The E.U. granted Ukrainian refugees temporary protection. Why the different response from past migrant crises?
People who fled the war in Ukraine wait for relocation
The U.S. and Europe didn’t get what they wanted from Putin. But Putin didn’t get what he wanted from them.
Russia’s president made threats without offering assurances
The Czech public voted out their prime minister. Actually getting rid of him may be harder.
The covid response — and a series of scandals — tipped the race against the billionaire populist
Most Russians like China more than they like Europe or the U.S. But not Gen Z.
Attitudes vary by age, gender and politics — and especially by how people feel about Putin
Europe’s largest party finally stood up to Hungary’s autocracy. What took so long?
The European People’s Party moves forward without Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party.
The State Department says the Chinese Communist Party controls Chinese companies. It’s not that simple.
State-funded Chinese firms at times actually subvert Beijing’s interests.
China’s covid-19 stimulus plan isn’t as green as it looks
Jobs and social stability will probably become Beijing’s higher policy priorities
Which kinds of democracies respond more effectively to a pandemic?
When citizens vote for parties rather than individuals, countries gain better health systems
30 years after the Berlin Wall fell, some former Soviet-controlled countries are dismantling democracy. What happened?
How did Russia, populism and ‘illiberal democracy’ creep back in?
When the Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago, it shook up U.S. politics. Here’s how.
Republicans have been divided on foreign policy ever since the Cold War ended.
Poland goes to the polls this Sunday. Will the controversial Law and Justice party stay in power?
And why has it remained so popular?
Would ‘safe third country’ agreements stem migration to the U.S.? The E.U.-Turkey deal offers some clues.
But don’t expect to see a decrease in the number of asylum seekers.
This is how Europe got its new president. It was a difficult and controversial process.
The hard-fought battle will shape European politics for years to come.
Does public support for democracy defend a country from autocrats? Not necessarily.
Here’s what decades of survey data from 151 countries can tell us.
Czech protesters are trying to defend democracy, 30 years after the Velvet Revolution. Can they succeed?
Our research shows that, yes, demonstrations can prevent the erosion of democracy. Here’s what’s going on.
In Prague, protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš
Why is liberal democracy under threat in the Czech Republic?
Why the fragmentation of European politics could bode poorly for democracy
Reaching consensus in the new E.U. Parliament just got harder.
African governments are cracking down on the news media. Their citizens might be okay with that.
When Africans think of “the media,” often they think of the hatemongers and fake-news peddlers.
NATO turns 70 this week. Here’s how the alliance stays relevant — despite Trump.
The Alliance has ways to cope.
Is the U.N.’s new migration compact a major breakthrough?
[caption id="attachment_81326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy traveling with a caravan
The Communist Party is supporting the Czech coalition government. What are the implications?
[caption id="attachment_76064" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Prime Minister Andrej Babis addresses the
Support for democracy is declining — but not in the U.S. or other Western democracies
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Hungary votes on Sunday. What will this mean for its relationship with Europe?
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Democratic elections in Poland face a new threat
[caption id="attachment_68012" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On Nov. 24, 2017, people protest
Russia has been meddling in foreign elections for decades. Has it made a difference?
Russian interference in the 2016 election has gotten an enormous amount
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing
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Anti-E.U. campaigns may help at the polls, but campaign promises fade quickly
[caption id="attachment_65721" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Heinz-Christian Strache, left, Christian Kern and
Czech elections have become really volatile. This year was no exception.
[caption id="attachment_65292" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Czech billionaire Andrej Babis adjusts his
5 reasons that populist billionaire Andrej Babis is likely to win the Czech elections
[caption id="attachment_65080" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A poster depicting Andrej Babis hangs
Will global populism continue to erode democracies?
As we head into election season in Europe, the question
Hungary and Slovakia challenged Europe’s refugee scheme. They just lost badly.
On Wednesday morning, the European Court of Justice turned down
So Poland’s president surprised everyone, vetoing two bills that threatened the courts’ independence. Here’s what that means.
[caption id="attachment_61426" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People in Warsaw on July 24
Poland appears to be dismantling its own hard-won democracy
A bill now in Poland’s Parliament would destroy the judicial
Hungary’s government wants to shut down its most prominent university. That may be backfiring.
[caption id="attachment_56659" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People protest the bill that would
Is the White House ready for these ‘nightmare scenarios’ in U.S. foreign policy?
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Worried about NATO? Here are 3 things to watch.
[caption id="attachment_50936" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dutch soldiers take part in large-scale
Social policies don’t always help women and men equally. Which ones work best?
[caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
Yes, NATO is sharing the defense burden. Here’s what we found.
Since the United Kingdom's “Brexit” referendum in June, European leaders
Here’s the academic evidence on cheating in post-communist countries
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How the European Union built stronger economies and better governments (even if Britain wants to leave)
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Did U.K. voters think of themselves as European? Not so much.
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Why would Poland make its already strict abortion law draconian?
Since 1993, Poland has one of the most restrictive abortion
The Brussels attacks are exposing Europe’s identity crisis. Here’s how
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Here’s this year’s (flawed) Corruption Perception Index. Those flaws are useful.
On Wednesday, Transparency International (TI), the world’s leading anti-corruption organization, is
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren’t. Here’s why.
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Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren't. Here's why.
[caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
Excellent resource on European Parliament elections
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U.S. is a world leader in class conflict over government spending
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Time to lay the G-8 to rest
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The 'Russia reset' was already dead; now it’s time for isolation
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The ‘Russia reset’ was already dead; now it’s time for isolation
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Where are the flawed elections?
Pippa Norris is the McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the John
Is Zeman ze man?
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The Czech paradox: Did the winner lose and the losers win?
[caption id="attachment_2350" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Make-up artists prepare the Czech
How to reduce discrimination: Getting to know the Roma
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Sex, lies and votes: Welcome to the 2013 Czech elections!
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Call For Election Report Contributors, and an Update on Disciplinary News at TMC after the move to the Washington Post
So a quick addendum to some earlier discussions about the
When the Incumbent is the Target: Corruption Arrests in the Czech Republic
The following is a guest post from Vincent Post, a PhD
New Pew Data on European Public Opinion: EU is Unpopular; the Germans and French are Arrogant, and No One is Paying Attention to the Reinhart-Rogoff Debate
Pew has a very interesting new survey out on attitudes
How Do You Know If Someone is Gay?
As the U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to consider
2013 Czech Presidential Election Post-Election Report: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and a Slice of Something Blue
Continuing our series of election reports, we present the following
The Unstoppable Rise of Social Media
Social networking has spread around the world with remarkable speed.
The UN Palestine Vote
It looks like the United Nations General Assembly is set
Request for Election Reports Authors
Some exciting news regarding our Election Reports series: we have
Data-Set of Local Election Results from East-Central Europe or the Former Soviet Union?
In the past I had success using the Monkey Cage
Election Report: The Secret Election of Moldova’s Unknown President
The following election report on Moldova's recent indirect presidential election
Slovakia 2012 Parliamentary Election: Post-Election Report
The following post-election report on Saturday's 2012 Slovak elections is
Kim Jong Il and Vaclav Havel: How Much do Individuals Matter in Politics?
As the world digests the deaths of Vaclav Havel and
More Expert Analysis on Tymoshenko Verdict
As a follow up to last week's post of expert
Potpourri: While You Were Figuring Out How to Deal with Your Budget…
* "Russian President Dmitry Medvedev may (or may not!) be
Who Should Lead a Multipolar World?
Below is another guest post from the formidable James Vreeland
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Post-Election Report
In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are very
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Pre-Election Report
In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are pleased
Central Europe: The Right Place to Be?
An interesting trend is developing across recent elections in post-communist
2010 Czech Parliamentary Elections: Monkey Cage Election Report
As "promised":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/06/2010_czech_parliamentary_elect.html, here is our "election report":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/ on the 2010
2010 Czech Parliamentary Elections
We are hoping to get a report up on the
New Data on Globalization
The Swiss Economic Institute has just released the 2010 version
Could Scotland be the Next Slovakia?
One of the fun things about writing for a blog
Public Opinion Two Decades after the Fall of the Wall
The "Pew Global Attitudes Project":http://pewglobal.org/ has a new public opinion
More on the Missile Shield: Why Many Czechs and Poles Won’t be Nearly as Disappointed as the Media is Suggesting
With more on the "missile shield decision":https://themonkeycage.org/2009/09/why_obamas_decision_to_scrap_t_1.html, "Andrew Roberts":http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/people/roberts-a.html of
Why Obama’s Decision to Scrap the Proposed “Missile Shield” was a Correct but Difficult Choice
President Obama’s decision to scrap a controversial “missile shield” in
D’oh!
Recent research from the Czech Republic suggests that "global warming
Election Reports and Political Science
One of the goals of the Monkey Cage is to
New Political Developments in Ukraine
For many Western observers, Ukraine first appeared on the radar