It’s been a great nine years for TMC political science analysis Kim Yi Dionne, John Sides, and Henry Farrell - December 31, 2022 We’ve published thousands of articles. Here are some of our editors’ favorites.
Looking for bingeworthy TV about politics? Here you go. Seth Masket - December 13, 2022 Here’s one political scientist’s list of the best and the worst. Tell us yours!
Russia’s using ‘dark’ tankers to evade Western oil sanctions Jan Stockbruegger - December 7, 2022 Sanctions-busting creates a higher risk of accidents and oil spills, if vessels operate outside global regulations
The World Cup of Democracy might look like this Chris Hanretty - December 3, 2022 What if we cheered for the more-democratic country in each World Cup match? Here’s who would win.
Sweden’s next prime minister will juggle an awkward coalition Jacob Christensen - September 22, 2022 Passing budgets and laws won’t be easy, given the policy disagreements among the four parties
What will keep ships — and people — safer in the Gulf of Guinea? Simon Rotzer, Sayed Riyadi, Kayla Marie Reno, Curie Maharani, Brandon Prins, Anup Phayal, and Aaron Gold - June 9, 2022 Here’s an update on piracy incidents
The U.K. wants to send refugees to Rwanda. That’s become a trend. Beatty Riedl, Eleanor Paynter, and Christa Kuntzelman - April 20, 2022 Similar plans in other countries suggest the U.K. program will endanger migrants, not protect them.
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
These were our 10 most popular posts of 2021 E.J. Graff - December 29, 2021 Readers were very interested in Jan. 6, the former guy’s hold on the Republican Party, and race
Actually, Facebook isn’t making people angrier. Some people are just jerks. Michael Bang Petersen and Alexander Bor - October 26, 2021 People share disinformation to hurt the other side, this research shows.
South Dakota’s wealth is in finance. South Dakotans still think it’s in farming. Filip Viskupič and David Wiltse - October 14, 2021 More people may work in agriculture — but the Pandora Papers revealed that the state has become an international financial haven
How Republican leaders could motivate their voters to get vaccinated against the coronavirus John Kane and Ian G. Anson - October 7, 2021 Our research found an argument that boosts Republicans’ willingness to get vaccinated.
Denmark appears to have beaten covid-19 — for now. Here’s how it did it. Michael Bang Petersen and Alexander Bor - September 17, 2021 For the most part, Danes avoided blaming and shaming their fellow citizens
20 years later, America’s ‘War on Terror’ language has gone global Somdeep Sen and John Collins - September 9, 2021 Right-wing governments and movements often use these words to justify authoritarian and racist policies.
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
The E.U. is furious that Belarus allowed more than 4,000 migrants to cross into Europe Gerasimos Tsourapas - August 12, 2021 As countries in the global north outsource refugee management to the global south, expect more poor countries to ‘weaponize’ migration.
The U.N. climate report is dire. So why are there no limits on maritime shipping’s carbon emissions? Jan Stockbruegger - August 11, 2021 My research examined the politics behind the dearth of policies.
If Biden wants to help American families recover from the pandemic, his plans should emphasize good jobs Leah Ruppanner and Jennifer Hook - June 7, 2021 Kids do better when their parents have more control over their time and better working conditions
Hamas wasn’t behind the Jerusalem protests. So why is it fighting? Somdeep Sen - May 17, 2021 This confrontation with Israel overshadows the fundamental question of Palestinian liberation.
What Biden faces if he wants to get the climate change effort back on track Joshua Busby and Johannes Urpelainen - January 21, 2021 2021 could be the year of action — if climate leaders can problem-solve strategically
Americans hate the ‘other side’ in politics. But so do Europeans. Will Horne, Noam Gidron, and James Adams - November 5, 2020 That dislike is becoming worse in the United States faster than elsewhere.
Uber wants to limit its drivers’ rights in California. User loyalty is its secret political weapon. Henry Farrell - August 21, 2020 Uber is using “platform power” to sway California voters.
A U.K. minister got into hot water over a donation. Here’s what it tells us about business financing politics. Sam Power and Iain McMenamin - July 30, 2020 Our research suggests businesses have three broad reasons to donate to political parties.
European Union isn’t likely to blacklist U.S. travelers Henry Farrell - June 23, 2020 It is more worried about internal politics than snubbing the United States.
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
The risk of Sweden’s coronavirus strategy? Blind patriotism. Gina Gustavsson - May 3, 2020 Criticism from abroad may trigger a national identity threat for many Swedes
These social policies could help the U.S. cope with the coronavirus pandemic Scott Greer and Julia Lynch - March 24, 2020 Social systems need some ‘slack’ to weather sudden spikes in need
Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why. Henry Farrell - March 12, 2020 Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
In 2019, the U.S. ranked as more corrupt on this international index. That happened last year, too. Dan Hough - January 24, 2020 It’s tough to measure corruption, but Transparency International’s annual scorecard gives trends to watch.
Trump’s abrasive personality might help him win reelection — if voters feel it’s a dangerous world Michael Bang Petersen and Lasse Laustsen - January 10, 2020 Angry voters aren’t looking for someone they can have a beer with.
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.
The Democratic Party has moved left — but so has the U.S. This explains how and why. Lane Kenworthy - November 26, 2019 Let’s look at the data.
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.
Why buying Greenland wouldn’t really help the U.S. economy (even if it were for sale) Jonathan N. Markowitz and Benjamin Graham - August 28, 2019 Unlike Russia, the United States no longer depends on resource extraction.
Trump just said buying Greenland would be ‘a large real estate deal.’ He’s making a dangerous mistake. Stacie Goddard - August 16, 2019 Trump doesn’t seem to understand that nations don’t buy and sell territory any more.
Across Europe, coalition governments are hurting political parties that join them Jae-Jae Spoon and Heike Klüver - July 23, 2019 We looked at 219 elections in 28 European countries.
Trump wants to buy Greenland. He might want to know about the toxic nuclear waste buried in its ice. Jeff D. Colgan - June 11, 2019 Melting ice will expose waste that has been locked in for decades.
South Africa’s apartheid regime ended 25 years ago Evan Lieberman - April 26, 2019 Democracy has taken root with substantial success.
Despite the Brexit chaos, Europe did not collapse like dominoes Kathleen R. McNamara - April 12, 2019 Three reasons E.U. ties seem that much stronger.
Trump says Hoda Muthana can’t come back to the U.S. after leaving to join the Islamic State. Should we think of her as a child soldier? Alexis Henshaw - February 22, 2019 Women who are ex-combatants get treated differently from those who are men.
What France’s ‘yellow vests’ protests say about Emmanuel Macron Sheri Berman - December 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81115" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators clash with riot police at
Who spread disinformation about the MH17 crash? We followed the Twitter trail. Yevgeniy Golovchenko and Rebecca Adler-Nissen - September 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77980" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, a Russian
Are states, cities and companies taking the lead on climate action? Joshua Busby and Johannes Urpelainen - September 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77832" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Crowds march up Market Street during
The Arctic is melting. Here’s why cooperation and diplomacy get so complicated. Vanessa Lide and Kelly McFarland - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A path remains after the Finnish
These surprising countries could emerge as the heroes of NATO — and the liberal world order Paul Poast - July 10, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/segments/why-this-nato-summit-will-be-tense/2018/07/09/00edfb6a-83c5-11e8-9e06-4db52ac42e05_video.html A big question hangs over the annual NATO summit
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
The surprising consequence of lowering the voting age Jens Dahlgaard - March 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69808" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Wristbands for voters are seen at
The yearly Corruption Perceptions Index just came out. Who got the gold medal? Dan Hough - February 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69521" align="aligncenter" width="960"] New Zealand had the top scores
Why the Brexit referendum might not be the last word on Britain’s E.U. membership Joshua Tucker - January 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68043" align="aligncenter" width="960"] FILE- In this Friday, June 24,
Is Austria’s new government breaking sharply to the right? Not more than the rest of Europe. Manès Weisskircher - January 3, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election campaign posters of Christian Kern,
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
Politicians reject evidence that conflicts with their beliefs. And if you give them more evidence, they double down. Bjørn Petersen and Casper Dahlmann - October 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64149" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump has tweeted that he
Justice Roberts said political science is ‘sociological gobbledygook.’ Here’s why he said it, and why he’s mistaken. Philip Rocco - October 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64491" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called
Iceland’s government has collapsed because the prime minister’s father wanted to “restore” a child molester’s “honor.” What is going on? Janet Johnson - September 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64038" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Bjarni Benediktsson of the Independence Party
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
Harvey caused a chemical plant explosion. Is that the next face of climate change? Jeff Colgan - September 6, 2017 Among Hurricane Harvey’s devastating effects were environmental accidents. In Crosby,
The ‘wave’ of right-wing populist sentiment is a myth Larry Bartels - June 21, 2017 Last year’s Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump and
Incumbents dominate the news. But does it help or hurt them? Peter Mortensen, Gunnar Thesen, and Christoffer Green-Pedersen - May 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58856" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump’s approval ratings show that
By not taking refugees, the U.S. may make them more dangerous Jonah Eaton and Adnan Naseemullah - March 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55795" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child, fleeing from
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else. Samantha Brown - March 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
Scotland’s independence vote will complicate Brexit in some very interesting ways Alison Johnston - March 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55386" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Saltire, Union Jack and E.U.
Robots aren’t killing the American Dream. Neither is trade. This is the problem. Sarah Bauerle Danzman and Jeff Colgan - March 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55178" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Robots named Thunderbird and Cyclops lower a
There’s more to measuring corruption than Transparency International’s annual index, just released Dan Hough - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53160" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An activist seeking more transparency in
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
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
Why don’t more Americans vote? Maybe because they don’t trust U.S. elections. Pippa Norris, Max Grömping, and Holly Garnett - December 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49104" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Wristbands for voters at a polling
Trumpism is just as popular in Denmark as the United States Matt Motta - December 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51701" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The new migrant reception camp in
Yes, NATO is sharing the defense burden. Here’s what we found. Jordan Becker and Edmund Malesky - December 9, 2016 Since the United Kingdom's “Brexit” referendum in June, European leaders
The U.S. and Russia are actually cooperating in Syria. Can it work? Sara Moller - September 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46468" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Syrian children play in the Syrian
Here’s why Theresa May will become Britain’s first female leader since Thatcher Karen Beckwith and Diana O'Brien - July 12, 2016 By the end of this week, Britain will once again
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
Six months after its last election, Spain is having another. Here’s what you need to know. Casal Bértoa - June 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42458" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) leader and
The E.U.’s financial rules should have stopped the euro crisis. Why didn’t they? Nicole Baerg and Mark Hallerberg - May 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Euro sculptures in front of
Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to stop having the highest child poverty rate among rich countries. Here’s how you can do it. David Brady - April 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39005" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Kindergarten students at Guilford Elementary school
Ukraine has been part of Europe for nearly a millennium. Christian Raffensperger - April 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38816" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Flags of the Dutch E.U. presidency
It’s not just Trump. Authoritarian populism is rising across the West. Here’s why. Pippa Norris - March 11, 2016 Many American commentators have had trouble understanding the rise of
Who should pay for the refugees? Here are five possible answers. Patti Lenard - February 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35404" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man holds his baby while
Here’s this year’s (flawed) Corruption Perception Index. Those flaws are useful. Dan Hough - January 27, 2016 On Wednesday, Transparency International (TI), the world’s leading anti-corruption organization, is
Will the E.U. suspend Poland? Here are 3 reasons that’s unlikely. von Borzyskowski and Felicity Vabulas - January 21, 2016 Is Poland still a liberal democracy – or is it
Abu Aardvark’s 2015 Middle East Book Awards Marc Lynch - December 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_34047" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (iStock)[/caption] The aftermath of the Arab
What are the benefits of campaign finance reform? Sam Power - November 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32330" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Flickr under Creative Commons license from
Bernie Sanders says Denmark is socialist. Forbes Magazine says it’s the most business-friendly country. Who’s right? Henry Farrell - November 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32039" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders
The TPP has a provision many will love to hate: ISDS. What is it, and why does it matter? Todd N. Tucker - October 6, 2015 With the conclusion of negotiations in Atlanta on the Trans-Pacific
The Arab uprisings as international relations Marc Lynch - September 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29517" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Secretary of State John Kerry, second
Data poverty makes it harder to fix real poverty. That's why the UN should push countries to gather and share data. - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27593" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Students in Satya Bharti School, state
Data poverty makes it harder to fix real poverty. That’s why the UN should push countries to gather and share data. Rohini Pande and Florian Blum - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27593" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Students in Satya Bharti School, state
How to win the (women's) World Cup - July 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27051" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] United States' Carli Lloyd
How to win the (women’s) World Cup Dominik Stecula and Daniel Drugge - July 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27051" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] United States' Carli Lloyd
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
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights? Andrew Reynolds - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
What would Britain look like under Proportional Representation? Simon Hix and Jack Blumenau - May 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24340" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A U.K. Independence Party
Do economic inequality and political inequality go together? Lawrence Ezrow - April 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23389" align="alignnone" width="620"] Delegates watch as former president Bill
Russia – perhaps more restrained and less powerful than you think? Ryan Maness and Brandon Valeriano - March 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23185" align="alignnone" width="620"] A US Air Force C-17 lands
Can Syriza actually govern Greece? Dan Hough - January 24, 2015 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Election Reports, we are
Fundamentalist wrath Ron Hassner - January 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20060" align="aligncenter" width="372"] British Muslims Protest the 2006 Danish
Well-governed failed states? Not an oxymoron! Risse Thomas and Stephen Krasner - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16422" align="aligncenter" width="350"] A woman gives a Somali girl drops
The rise of outsider politicians in Latin America and Europe Esperanza Casullo and Flavia Freidenberg - September 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15496" align="alignnone" width="620"] Marine Le Pen leads the far-right
The political limits of Grecovery Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - July 31, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13735" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A SYRIZA rally in front of
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