Accountability for Nazi Crimes: Lessons for Democratic Transitions
The fall of a totalitarian or authoritarian regime and its replacement by democracy represents a momentous political shift. Yet, while…
Does removing Confederate symbols change attitudes and behavior regarding race? Yes, but mostly at the local level.
On June 17, 2015, an avowed white supremacist opened fire on an evening prayer service being held at the Emanuel…
The world needs more ‘green minerals’: how do we mine them without spurring violence?
To fight climate change, the world will need to quintuple production of certain minerals. We need cobalt and lithium for…
How Do Observers Perceive Multiactor Projects in International Development?
International development actors–such as donor and lender governments, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), firms, and local governments–have strong incentives to cultivate…
When deaths rise or the economy collapses, do people blame democracy?
When deaths rise or the economy collapses in a crisis, governments in democracies fear for their survival. Everybody knows that…
How “Contraband Camps” Disrupted White Men’s Monopolization of Political Office
Over the past several years, U.S. elected officials and candidates have grown increasingly diverse. The most recent midterm elections were…
How politicians use emotional language to appeal to their supporters
Hot topics and Emotional Politics Some issues, like migration, war, or climate change, ignite strong emotions. They are not just…
What do dictatorships get from hosting sports events?
In recent years, international sport has walked on a political tightrope. More and more of the world’s most popular sports…
Living in proximity to co-ethnics boosts electoral registration among discriminated ethnic minorities in France
The increasing ethnic diversity of our democracies, as well as the pervasive ethnic/racial inequalities which structure them, have considerable implications…
Why Residency Requirements Don’t Improve Police Performance
After the 2020 killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, protests against police brutality swept the country. Community-led…