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Political Science Insights to Illuminate the News

Hilary Matfess

Travis Curtice, Mel Pavlik, Hilary Matfess, and Don Grasse July 30, 2020

Autocratic governments are using coronavirus as a pretext to clamp down on opponents

Here’s what we found in Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Terrence Lyons and Hilary Matfess July 14, 2019

What’s behind Ethiopia’s recent political violence?

Prime Minister Abiy faces a serious test: Preparing the country for the 2020 elections.

Hilary Matfess September 7, 2018

So Ethiopia’s new prime minister wants real democracy? Here’s what has to change first.

Hilary Matfess March 8, 2018

Boko Haram has kidnapped more girls. Here’s what we know.

Hilary Matfess January 4, 2018

Do women matter to international security? Trump just changed the U.S. government’s answer to that question.

Hilary Matfess August 24, 2016

Boko Haram’s internal rift probably isn’t good news. Here’s why.

Hilary Matfess April 26, 2016

Here’s why so many people join Boko Haram, despite its notorious violence

Hilary Matfess September 9, 2015

Should you worry about China’s investments in Africa?

Hilary Matfess February 18, 2015

What’s next for Nigeria’s democracy?

Hilary Matfess January 13, 2015

Boko Haram is not al-Qaeda