Good Playlist: Songs about war – and opposition to war ▶️ Brent E. Sasley - April 24, 2024 How does music help us think about group violence?
Biden will pardon federal marijuana offenses. What will the states do? Daniel Mallinson and Lee Hannah - October 13, 2022 Biden’s action could help some Democratic candidates for the House. But the real action on cannabis policy now rests with the states.
Biden’s broad marijuana pardon has precedents Andrew Rudalevige - October 7, 2022 In some ways, it looks like Jimmy Carter’s amnesty for Vietnam War draft dodgers
Jan. 6 hearings show a democracy in crisis. Civic education can help. Lauren C. Bell, Katherine M. Robiadek, John P. Forren, and Carah Ong Whaley - June 28, 2022 Public education once trained young citizens to be part of democracy. Here’s what’s needed now.
Supply chains endanger American security. Here’s what Biden is doing. Todd N. Tucker - May 17, 2022 China controls many goods and materials that are critical for the U.S.
NATO was founded to protect ‘civilized’ people. That means White. Amoz JY Hor - April 10, 2022 Four historical examples show how much race has always mattered in defining ‘Western civilization’
Why democracies win more wars than autocracies Dan Reiter and Allan C. Stam - March 30, 2022 Like Putin, dictators tend to start risky wars, our research shows
Ukrainians are rallying global support via social media. But don’t call it a TikTok war. Jen Schradie - March 23, 2022 Here’s what my research finds
Could Ukraine become neutral, like Switzerland? Five things to know. Audrey Kurth Cronin - March 9, 2022 Neutral countries today are nonaligned — and well-armed
Perhaps Putin thinks acting crazy is a good strategy. My research says otherwise. Roseanne W. McManus - March 6, 2022 ‘Madness’ isn’t a common leadership trait
The bomb threats against Howard University affect far more than a single university Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, Pearl K. Dowe, Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd, Kelly Richardson, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Françoise Cromer, Elsie Scott, and Duchess Harris - February 16, 2022 Historically Black colleges and universities are being attacked as their success becomes more visible
Biden says that the infrastructure bill shows the presidency can deliver for ‘all Americans’ John A. Dearborn - November 28, 2021 There’s a history behind that vision
Did the Afghanistan exit diminish U.S. credibility among its allies? Probably not. Ronald Krebs and Jennifer Spindel - August 31, 2021 Prolonged wars make allies nervous, our research on Vietnam shows.
How resettling Afghan refugees might help Afghanistan’s future Margaret Peters and David Leblang - August 25, 2021 Migrants help their home countries by building trade ties and by sending back both cash and political knowledge.
Why the Nashville bomber warned people to evacuate Joseph M. Brown - December 30, 2020 Terrorists often want to persuade civilians to their side — while luring police into danger
The Trump campaign claims it wants a foreign policy debate. That’s not what we’re likely to get. Elizabeth N. Saunders - October 21, 2020 But foreign policy will definitely be on the ballot on Nov. 3
Why Trump’s alleged comments about soldiers brought so much outrage Lauren Prather and Danielle Gilbert - September 11, 2020 This study examines who Americans think deserves government support.
Three things to know about military endorsements for the 2020 campaign Zachary E. Griffiths and Michael Robinson - August 28, 2020 Retired military figures offer endorsements in every presidential election. But these testimonials may not have much effect.
The George Floyd protests generated more media coverage than any protest in 50 years Michael T. Heaney - July 5, 2020 Yes, these are historically significant demonstrations.
Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. Here’s how black athletes can inspire activism. Robert A. Bennett III, Nyron N. Crawford, and Christopher C. Towler - June 25, 2020 Our research found a measurable effect.
This 37-year-old book helps the long Democratic primary make sense David A. Hopkins - March 20, 2020 Reforms reduced party bosses’ power to pick a candidate — and handed that power to the media instead.
Think ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is the end of the story? Think again. Stephen Dyson - December 21, 2019 The franchise still falls short for those who want political commentary with their science fiction spectaculars
Do Americans approve of Trump’s pardons for court-martialed military officers? Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino - December 16, 2019 Americans show much less tolerance for war crimes than they did during the war in Vietnam.
Trump wants South Korea and Japan to pay more for defense Michael Allen, Michael Flynn, and Carla Martinez-Machain - November 25, 2019 What does it cost to maintain the U.S. military presence in allied countries?
Trump’s pardon of two former Army officers has sparked new controversy. Here’s why. Michael Robinson - November 17, 2019 Some ex-military are applauding Trump’s decision. Some are condemning it.
Trump’s mismanagement of the withdrawal from Syria hurt alliances — not the withdrawal itself Ronald Krebs and Jennifer Spindel - October 29, 2019 Our research suggests that withdrawals can hearten allies if handled properly.
Trump once talked of a ‘beautiful safe zone’ in Syria. But safe zones aren’t actually safe. Lionel Beehner - October 21, 2019 They can escalate conflicts, research shows.
No, Trump probably won’t start a war to distract from his difficulties. Here’s what he’ll do instead. Valerie Morkevičius and Danielle Lupton - October 16, 2019 Expect an even more chaotic foreign policy
The U.S. Navy and Southeast Asian nations held joint maneuvers for the first time. What are the key takeaways? Hunter Marston - September 12, 2019 Beijing held similar maritime exercises in 2018.
The Japan-South Korea dispute isn’t just about the past Jennifer Lind - August 29, 2019 The roots of the current falling-out lie in the politics of the present.
When Americans get good government service, they mistakenly give the credit to the private sector. Nikita Lalwani - August 29, 2019 U.S. citizens’ distrust of government isn’t always rational.
No, a downed drone does not give Trump the authority to start a war. He still needs congressional authorization. Andrew Rudalevige - June 22, 2019 Two articles of the Constitution and two statutes offer guidance.
Amílcar Cabral’s life as a Pan-Africanist, anti-colonial revolutionary still inspires Kim Yi Dionne - June 20, 2019 He was a prolific scholar — and also masterminded the end of Portuguese rule in two African nations
Can Trump still install a loyalist at the Fed? Mark Spindel and Sarah Binder - May 6, 2019 Maybe. But he has to choose them a little more carefully.
Here’s why Kim Jong Un put sanctions first — and why North Korea is not Vietnam Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland - February 28, 2019 Trump wants North Korea to follow Vietnam’s development path.
The Federal Reserve could once push back against big spending projects like the Green New Deal. Not anymore. George Selgin - February 20, 2019 Dark clouds over the Federal Reserve headquarters on a windy
Does Trump really have ‘absolute power’ to declare a national emergency? Let’s examine the statute. Andrew Rudalevige - February 15, 2019 Editors' note: We are reposting this analysis, first published on January
The point of the Afghanistan ‘peace deal’ is simple: The U.S. wants to get out James Lebovic - January 31, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83301" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former insurgents surrender their weapons during
Mexico’s new president wants a new National Guard to address violent crime. Will it work? Gustavo Flores-Macías - December 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81735" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico's newly
Fifty years ago, American troops abandoned Khe Sanh. Here’s how the U.S. got over ‘Vietnam syndrome.’ Jonathan DiCicco and Benjamin Fordham - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75322" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] In this Feb. 7, 1968, photo,
Does incivility hurt democracy? Here’s what political science can tell us. Emily Sydnor - June 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters argue in front of the
Will toughness on Iran help Trump with North Korea? Here are three reasons to doubt it. James Lebovic - May 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73598" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People watch a TV report about
Russia and the U.S. just defused a potential crisis in Syria — and showed us how to back away from a war Austin Carson - February 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69449" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
Will the Olympics help — or hurt — regional tensions in Asia? Watch for these 3 things. Kelly McFarland - February 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69087" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A visitor passes under LED light
Canada’s asylum claims are spiking dramatically. Will it restrict its welcome at last? Rebecca Hamlin - September 14, 2017 Until recently, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed immigrants and
Unlike Trump, most presidents emphasize our common ideals Mary Stuckey - August 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62808" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump answers questions about his
Everyone agrees that McCain is a hero. That’s exceptional in our era. Krista Jenkins and Bruce Peabody - July 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61334" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) arrives at
Obama used covert retaliation in response to Russian election meddling. Here’s why. Austin Carson - June 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60504" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin meets President
Happy (belated) birthday, Watergate break-in! Andrew Rudalevige - June 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60057" align="aligncenter" width="375"] A Herblock cartoon from the April
Did pictures in the news media just change U.S. policy in Syria? Babak Bahador - April 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56652" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Residents of Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, hold
Did U.S. aid win hearts and minds in Afghanistan? Yes and no. Renard Sexton - January 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52140" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A nurse weighs a child at
How Hannah Arendt’s classic work on totalitarianism illuminates today’s America Jeffrey Isaac - December 17, 2016 The rise of right-wing populism in Europe and the United
How fallen service members, and their families, became politically sacred Sarah Wagner - August 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45091" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The honor guard prepares to fold
Two myths about the unruly American primary system Richard Pildes - May 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38412" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] The symbols of the Democratic (donkey)
How did the dramatic election of 1968 change U.S. politics? This new book explains. John Sides - May 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40583" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Rev. Billy Graham gives the
Why don’t millennials vote? Russell Dalton - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37676" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tyler Summers, left, who said she
Here are three ways that Star Wars is a neoconservative universe Michael McKoy - January 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_32707" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Daisey Ridley as Rey, left, and
Recent veterans are more Republican than older ones. Why? Jeremy Teigen and David Leal - November 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32022" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Phil Kirstein, a Vietnam War veteran,
Who is Turkey really targeting with its buffer zone? Lionel Beehner and Gustav Meibauer - July 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28057" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Turkish soldiers patrol with an
The U.S. just leaked its war plan in Iraq. Why? Joshua Rovner and Caitlin Talmadge - February 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_12228" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The jacket belonging to an Iraqi
Who disagrees with ‘Selma’s’ portrayal of LBJ? Blacks in the civil rights era. Alvin Tillery - January 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19758" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Colman Domingo as Ralph Abernathy, David
Who disagrees with 'Selma’s' portrayal of LBJ? Blacks in the civil rights era. John Sides - January 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19758" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Colman Domingo as Ralph Abernathy, David
The reports of war's demise have been exaggerated Tanisha Fazal - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15218" align="aligncenter" width="512"] U.S. Army personnel receive an American
The reports of war’s demise have been exaggerated Tanisha Fazal - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15218" align="aligncenter" width="512"] U.S. Army personnel receive an American
Americans don’t like protests. But protests may work anyway. Robert Shapiro - August 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14498" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Thousands of demonstrators peacefully march past
Americans don't like protests. But protests may work anyway. Robert Shapiro - August 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14498" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Thousands of demonstrators peacefully march past
Charles Schumer's flawed diagnosis of polarization David Karol - July 23, 2014 Polarization is a serious issue in American politics, and Charles
Charles Schumer’s flawed diagnosis of polarization David Karol - July 23, 2014 Polarization is a serious issue in American politics, and Charles
The logic of violence in the Islamic State’s war Stathis Kalyvas - July 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12670" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Militants take part in a parade
The logic of violence in the Islamic State's war Stathis Kalyvas - July 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12670" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Militants take part in a parade
How VA scandals have made the VA better Dan Hopkins - May 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10766" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki
More controversy on the economic costs of dams Andrew Gelman - April 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9428" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Anupam Nath/AP - Activists hold
The new defense budget may change less than you think John Sides - February 27, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7138" align="aligncenter" width="750" special=""] An M1A1 Abrams Main Battle
Did the Iraq War Cause the Great Recession? Henry Farrell - March 25, 2013 "Thomas Oatley thinks that it very plausibly did":http://ipeatunc.blogspot.com/2013/03/military-keynesianism-and-war-on-terror.html. His argument
Do Americans Trust Goverment Less Because It’s Become an Insurance Broker? John Sides - January 17, 2013 At the end of an interesting and data-packed post on
Worse than Watergate? A History Lesson. Andrew Rudalevige - October 12, 2012 The fatal attack on the American consulate in Libya last
Polarization is Real (and Asymmetric) Nolan McCarty - May 15, 2012 This post is co-authored with Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, and
Do Wars Make Presidents Too Powerful? John Sides - May 11, 2012 bq. This project evaluates the impacts of war on presidential
Presidential War Powers Update: “Hostilities” = “Vietnam”? Andrew Rudalevige - June 30, 2011 President Obama's press conference yesterday dealt with an issue I've
The Lasting Effects of the Vietnam Draft Lottery John Sides - June 23, 2011 bq. The 1969 Vietnam draft lottery assigned numbers to birth
More on Trust in Government and Mark Lilla John Sides - June 6, 2010 One of our regular and more thoughtful commenters, LFC, writes
What Happens When Congress Fails to Do Its Job? John Sides - March 30, 2010 That it is a title of a Newsweek essay by
What We Don’t Know About Polarization John Sides - December 9, 2009 Last week, I linked to my comments at the TPM
Miscellaneous Polling Data about Robert McNamara John Sides - July 6, 2009 From a Gallup poll conducted Dec. 31, 1965 - January
The Vietnam Draft Lottery and Political Attitudes John Sides - April 8, 2009 bq. In 1969, draft numbers randomly assigned to birth dates
The Long-Term Economic Cost of Wars - November 21, 2007 Recent days have brought a shower of media attention to