Does Putin have a vote in U.S. elections? Elizabeth N. Saunders, Marina E. Henke, Nadiya Kostyuk, Rachel Myrick, and Kenneth Schultz - September 28, 2023 International relations scholars have a ‘good chat’ about U.S. elections and foreign policy.
Laibach, ‘NATO’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - April 14, 2022 Will Finland and Sweden join NATO?
Could Ukraine become neutral, like Switzerland? Five things to know. Audrey Kurth Cronin - March 9, 2022 Neutral countries today are nonaligned — and well-armed
The Belarus border crisis shows it’s getting easier to ‘weaponize’ refugees Sigrid Lupieri - November 21, 2021 Countries like Belarus are counting on E.U. governments to see refugees as a security threat
Did bigger and better benefits during the pandemic ease people’s money worries? Valerie Frey - August 25, 2021 New data from 25 countries reveal why many people aren’t reassured by government measures
Biden reversed Trump’s sanctions on International Criminal Court officials. What happens now? Kyle Rapp and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 4, 2021 Past U.S. administrations supported the court’s work — when it aligned with U.S. interests
Europe’s largest party finally stood up to Hungary’s autocracy. What took so long? Lise Herman, Julian Hoerner, and Joseph Lacey - March 14, 2021 The European People’s Party moves forward without Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party.
In Europe, former presidents do get sentenced to prison. Sheri Berman - March 4, 2021 It might shock Americans, but convicting political leaders is neither a democratic disaster nor democracy's salvation.
John Geddert killed himself after being charged with abuse. Gymnastics’ problems go beyond any one person. Julie Novkov - March 3, 2021 This time, the athletes themselves are pushing for change — and that may make the difference.
The massive protests in Nigeria, explained Tarila Ebiede - October 25, 2020 What is the SARS unit, and why do Nigerians want to #EndSARS?
No, this isn’t Europe’s ‘Hamiltonian moment’ Mark Copelovitch - May 27, 2020 It’s a reminder that a covid-19 recovery fund won’t solve the euro zone’s deeper problems
Which kinds of democracies respond more effectively to a pandemic? Joel Selway - May 19, 2020 When citizens vote for parties rather than individuals, countries gain better health systems
Why has Italy avoided jihadist terrorist attacks? Our research helps explain. Stefano Bonino and Andrea Beccaro - December 24, 2019 Italy’s centralized intelligence and controversial deportation policy have made a difference.
How Joseph Kony’s notorious Lord’s Resistance Army uses photographs as weapons Kristof Titeca - December 8, 2019 For decades, the Ugandan warlord has evaded capture. These rarely seen pictures have helped.
‘The Crown’ explains why Trump is a weak head of state Miles Kahler - November 25, 2019 Presidents should balance pleasing their supporters with uniting the country. Trump got only the memo about the first part.
New E.U. leader Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team of commissioners. Here are the big controversies. Daniel Kelemen - September 15, 2019 The European Commission is responsible for ensuring member states comply with E.U. law.
Six things we’ve learned about terrorism since 9/11 Todd Sandler and Khusrav Gaibulloev - September 11, 2019 There’s been a lot of research in the past 18 years. Here’s what we know.
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees faces another crisis Jo Kelcey and Anne Irfan - August 15, 2019 An ethics report detailing serious abuses of power has only added to the agency’s woes.
Terrorism does increase with immigration — but only homegrown, right-wing terrorism Richard J. McAlexander - July 17, 2019 That includes the attacker who killed German politician Walter Lübcke for his pro-refugee policies, the Christchurch mosque shooting, and more
Here’s how Madagascar’s leaders could end their country’s long history of civil conflict Velomahanina Tahinjanahary Razakamaharavo - July 3, 2019 My research found which kinds of peace negotiations work — and which lead to more upheaval.
Can Macron quiet the ‘yellow vests’ protests with his ‘Great Debate’? Tune in tomorrow. Hélène Landemore - April 24, 2019 This has been the world’s biggest “deliberative democracy” exercise to date.
Trump confused everyone by canceling North Korea sanctions. The explanation may have been a coverup. Henry Farrell - March 26, 2019 A protester wearing a mask of President Trump passes by
The Trump administration wants to sell nuclear technology to the Saudis — without a nuclear agreement. That’s alarming. Matthew Fuhrmann - February 21, 2019 Here are the three reasons it’s worrisome.
Iran unilateralism may undermine America’s financial hegemony Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - January 31, 2019 [caption id="attachment_73094" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump reinstated sanctions on Iran
Congo’s elections had a startling result. This is what’s going on. Sara Hellmüller - January 17, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82718" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Congolese police officers hold back members
Big elections are coming in 2019. Here’s how they could reshape foreign policy. Scott Wolford - January 3, 2019 [caption id="attachment_80963" align="aligncenter" width="960"] At the Group of 20 summit
The First World War ended with a whimper, not a bang. Here’s why. Scott Wolford - November 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80111" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman cycles past an installation
Why the First World War lasted so long Michael Hunzeker and Alexander Lanoszka - November 11, 2018 The First World War ended 100 years ago today. Scholars
Kofi Annan was a strong voice for peace. Rwanda was where he fell short. Timothy Longman - August 20, 2018 Kofi Annan, the first U.N. secretary general from sub-Saharan Africa, died
When is nationalism a good thing? When it unites an ethnically diverse citizenry Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - June 26, 2018 In his new book, “Nation Building: Why Some Countries Come Together
Will 2018’s ‘pink wave’ of female candidates make it in Congress? Almost certainly. Here’s how. Pär Zetterberg and Amanda Clayton - May 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73900" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Democratic 2nd District House candidate Kara
Catalonia is just the most recent referendum on sovereignty. Why are they proliferating? Micha Germann and Fernando Mendez - March 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71488" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Catalan regional police officers block the
What ‘Black Panther’s’ Wakanda can teach us about Africa’s history — and its future Naunihal Singh - February 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69877" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chadwick Boseman in “Black Panther.” (Marvel
How flawed constitutions undermine democracy Victor Menaldo and Michael Albertus - February 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A replica of the Liberty Bell stands
This fallacy helps explain why Republicans have pursued such unpopular policies Peter Loewen and Lior Sheffer - January 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67957" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump congratulates Senate Majority Leader
Catalonia will vote tomorrow. None of the 3 possible outcomes looks very stable. Laia Balcells and José Fernández-Albertos - December 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67443" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, center,
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing José Caamaño and Casal Bértoa - November 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
How World War I could have ended a whole year earlier Scott Wolford - November 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66123" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British infantrymen occupy a shallow trench
The anti-Muslim AfD scored big in Germany’s 2017 election Rafaela Dancygier - September 25, 2017 What does this mean for German Muslims?
Europeans have lost faith in their governments and institutions. Why? We did the research. Jeff Frieden and Chase Foster - September 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63787" align="alignnone" width="960"] A supporter of Greece's extreme right party
Hungary and Slovakia challenged Europe’s refugee scheme. They just lost badly. Melissa Carlson, Laura Jakli, and Katerina Linos - September 8, 2017 On Wednesday morning, the European Court of Justice turned down
America needs Europe’s help with sanctions. It may not get it. Keith Preble and Bryan Early - August 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62760" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
How much have development strategies changed in Africa since independence? It depends. Landry Signé and Kim Yi Dionne - July 28, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61539" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki (left), former prime
As the U.S. gets more involved in Somalia, beware these three fallacies Teresa Krug, Maximilian Meduna, and Michael Harsch - July 18, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61055" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Somali soldiers at the scene of
Want to understand Belgium’s complicated politics and scandals? Let’s look at Africa. Kristof Titeca - July 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60736" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Then-Brussels Mayor Yvan Mayeur during a
As Trump leaves for Europe, a question looms: Will he really commit to NATO once and for all? Kelly McFarland - July 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60654" align="aligncenter" width="960"] NATO flags flutter during the final
How the London attacks reveal a gateway to terrorism Assaf Moghadam - June 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59777" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People look on as a police close
Hackers have just dumped a treasure trove of NSA data. Here’s what it means. Henry Farrell - April 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56884" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Department of Justice staffers install posters
The U.S. was ripe for a women’s protest. And more are likely. Dursun Peksen and Amanda Murdie - January 28, 2017 This is the third post in our series on what social
Worried about NATO? Here are 3 things to watch. Sara Moller - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_50936" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dutch soldiers take part in large-scale
60 years later, are colonial-era laws holding Africa back? Ryan Briggs and Maya Berinzon - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52661" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, left, takes
Social policies don’t always help women and men equally. Which ones work best? Sidita Kushi and Ian McManus - January 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
Here’s what it will take to reunify Cyprus Kristy Buzard, Johanna Reyes, and Benjamin Graham - January 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52021" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish Cypriot demonstrators wave Turkish and
Trump thinks a mustache disqualifies you from office. So do a lot of voters. Lior Sheffer - December 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51849" align="aligncenter" width="960"] John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to
Should corporations be able to sue foreign governments? The U.S. could owe billions. Rachel Wellhausen and Clint Peinhardt - November 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48888" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A banner reads "Thank you —
New proposals would let lotteries or experts replace voting. Here’s what’s wrong with that. Der Meer and Eric Schliesser - August 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45421" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A ballot box sits on a
Here’s why terrorist suicide attacks are increasing: They attract rewards from ISIS and al-Qaeda Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - August 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45332" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Iraqi rescue workers inspect damages after
France has had more than its share of terrorist attacks. These 3 factors explain why. Erik Bleich - July 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43937" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A tribute is laid on the
Militants are devastating Nigeria’s oil industry again. Here’s what you need to know. Tarila Ebiede - July 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43507" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Cranes are seen during a facility
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is in its worst political crisis since 1940 Matthias Matthijs - June 29, 2016 On June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, just got a life sentence for crimes he committed in the 1980s Oumar Ba - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41445" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, leaving
Who becomes a terrorist, and why? Timothy Peace - May 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38198" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgian soldiers guard a memorial site
A Dutch court said Russia doesn’t have to pay Yukos’s investors. Will Russia have to pay anyway? Rachel Wellhausen - April 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39701" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Yuganskneftegaz pumping station, formerly owned by
Here’s why so many of Europe’s terrorist attacks come through this one Brussels neighborhood Julia Lynch - April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38486" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Forensic police investigate outside the building
We’re in a new era of international cooperation against terrorism. Is that good or bad? Jason Keiber - March 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38198" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgian soldiers guard a memorial site
Fighting terrorism may actually increase the risk of terrorist attacks. Here’s how. Thomas Jensen - March 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38113" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An image provided by Belgian Federal
Last week, the International Criminal Court convicted a war criminal. And that revealed one of the ICC’s weaknesses. Scott Straus and Courtney Hillebrecht - March 28, 2016 Last week, the International Criminal Court read its judgment in
Will anxiety about terrorism affect the 2016 election? Clinton has the advantage for now. Shana Gadarian, Joshua Busby, and Bethany Albertson - March 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37791" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A mourner places a candle next
Will Donald Trump really build that wall? Here’s a new research tool for finding out which promises presidents keep. Annelise Russell - March 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_30059" align="aligncenter" width="982"] (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)[/caption] In a
A Congolese warlord was just convicted. So why isn’t everyone thrilled about it? Laura Seay and Michael Broache - March 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37821" align="alignleft" width="300"] Former Congo vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba.
The Brussels attacks are exposing Europe’s identity crisis. Here’s how - March 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37791" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A mourner places a candle next
Here’s why Europe can’t police terrorism very well Henry Farrell - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37736" align="alignnone" width="908"] A message at the Place de
What social science can tell us about the terrorist attacks in Belgium John Sides - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37743" align="aligncenter" width="606"] A soldier stands near broken windows
What do citizens fear most — for the world, the nation, themselves? The answers might surprise you. Nick Vaughan-Williams and Daniel Stevens - January 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34252" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Amtrak Special Operations Police patrol Union
20 years later, this is what Bosnians think about the Dayton peace accords Neophytos Loizides, Edward Morgan-Jones, and Djordje Stefanovic - December 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33464" align="aligncenter" width="908"] On Nov. 21, 1995, near Dayton,
Can mostly Christian countries integrate Muslims? This new book shows what must be done. John Sides - December 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32673" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] French police forces block Lies Hebbadj,
Extremists stormed the Radisson hotel in Mali’s capital, and at least 20 people are dead. These resources can help you learn more. Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - November 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32509" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Malian security officials show a jihadist
The Paris attacks are just what counterterrorism analysts have feared since Mumbai. Here are three takeaways. Lorenzo Vidino - November 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32304" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A guitar reading "Ode to life"
Ignore the old complaints about U.N. funding. Here are some new ones. Erin Graham - September 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30168" align="aligncenter" width="982"] A United Nations logo is seen
Why one city in Congo is astonishingly stable and prosperous. Laura Seay - July 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28027" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Shoppers wait to be served in
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That's why it's in trouble. Henry Farrell - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That’s why it’s in trouble. Kathleen McNamara - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
How Watergate helps explain how the U.S. can prosecute FIFA officials Erik Voeten - May 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25412" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgium's Vincent Kompany, left, Argentina's Lionel
Is Burundi still a credible peacekeeper? Nina Wilén, Gérard Birantamije, and David Ambrosetti - May 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25204" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] A demonstrator raises her hands
Burundi Faso? Coups, revolutions and what's next for Burundi Laura Seay - May 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24792" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] People waving branches celebrate in
Burundi Faso? Coups, revolutions and what’s next for Burundi Stephanie Schwartz, Cara Jones, and Alies Rijper - May 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24792" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] People waving branches celebrate in
How to stop worrying and love the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Raj Desai and James Vreeland - April 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23427" align="aligncenter" width="644"] Chinese President Xi Jinping and his
European privacy policy is not a cynical anti-competitive plot Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - February 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21955" align="alignnone" width="620"] President Obama waves during the White
Making together better for Scotland and the UK David Lublin - February 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21427" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this screen shot from Parliament,
Russia is hinting at a new Cold War over SWIFT. So what's SWIFT? Henry Farrell - January 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20607" align="alignnone" width="620"] An employee stands beside banks of
Russia is hinting at a new Cold War over SWIFT. So what’s SWIFT? Henry Farrell - January 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20607" align="alignnone" width="620"] An employee stands beside banks of
Why the CIA should want more congressional oversight, not less Michael Colaresi - December 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18948" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan
What counts as evidence of Syria's war crimes? - October 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17296" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Civilians inspect a site hit by
What counts as evidence of Syria’s war crimes? Mark Kersten - October 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17296" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Civilians inspect a site hit by
Multinational war is hard Stephen Saideman - September 26, 2014 Things are suddenly moving quickly as various allies start to
The long and ugly tradition of treating Africa as a dirty, diseased place Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - August 25, 2014 Fear-mongering about disease has consequences.
When do politicians respond to voters and when do they respond to markets? Timothy Hellwig and Lawrence Ezrow - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13248" align="alignnone" width="620"] Thousands of police protested outside the
Can soccer unite the Belgians? Cas Mudde - June 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11721" align="aligncenter" width="474" special=""] The Belgium national football team,