Marine Le Pen vs. the rule of law Mert Kartal - April 15, 2025 Le Pen’s conviction sparks outrage. But it’s a reminder that the rule of law applies to all, even powerful politicians.
Good to Know: Populism Alexander Kustov and Yaoyao Dai - March 21, 2025 Why is populist rhetoric so prevalent, and does it even matter?
Canada votes on Monday. Why aren’t Trudeau’s troubles helping the far right? Cas Mudde - October 17, 2019 Because immigrants and multiculturalism are so popular.
This new poll shows that populism doesn’t stem from people’s economic distress Kathleen Powers, Evgeniia Iakhnis, and Brian Rathbun - October 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
Will global populism continue to erode democracies? Joshua Tucker - September 13, 2017 As we head into election season in Europe, the question
No, people really aren’t turning away from democracy Erik Voeten - December 9, 2016 The data don't show a decline in public support for democracy
That viral graph about millennials’ declining support for democracy? Erik Voeten - December 5, 2016 Graphs can be misleading.
No, Trump won’t win votes from disaffected Democrats in the fall Charlotte Cavaille - March 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37210" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People raise their arms as Donald
Portugal faces a political crisis, but it’s the same one facing governments everywhere Cas Mudde - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31385" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Paulo Portas (C), leader of the
The Trump phenomenon and the European populist radical right Cas Mudde - August 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28922" align="aligncenter" width="992"] Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks