Did the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan harm U.S. credibility? Christopher Clary - September 20, 2023 Here’s the latest research.
After the explosion in Poland, will NATO go to war with Russia? Probably not. Stacie Goddard - November 15, 2022 Here’s what the NATO treaty actually does — and doesn’t — require
The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular? James Loxton - May 26, 2022 Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains
The Ukraine crisis may reinvigorate Eastern European democracies Nikolay Marinov and Maria Popova - May 23, 2022 Countries are now focused on Russia vs. Europe, rather than internal corruption
The Baltic states are also worried about Russia Ralph Clem and Erik Herron - May 16, 2022 A new survey shows what citizens think about NATO — and what they would do if attacked
Putin called fleeing Russians ‘traitors.’ Who’s actually leaving? Laura A. Henry and Elizabeth Plantan - March 30, 2022 Many will be activists in exile, our research suggests
NATO can’t send troops to Ukraine. Here is what it will probably do instead. Sara Moller - February 28, 2022 The security and defense of alliance members that border Russia and Ukraine will be a top priority.
Putin is breaking 70 years of norms by invading Ukraine. What comes next? Tanisha Fazal - February 25, 2022 Up until now, Russia tried to look like it was playing by the rules.
The E.U. renewed its Russia sanctions last week. Not all Europeans are in favor. Paulina Pospieszna, Joanna Skrzypczyńska, Dawid Walentek, and Clara Portela - December 22, 2021 How Europe’s leaders keep the consensus on sanctions — but soften the economic blow at home
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.
Some European governments acted quickly to fight the pandemic. But not the ones you’d expect. Kutsal Yesilkagit, Dimiter Toshkov, and Brendan Carroll - May 20, 2020 Here’s why more open governments weren’t as nimble
The U.N. has a cash crunch. Almost a third of members have yet to pay their 2019 dues. David Bosco - October 15, 2019 This isn’t the first time the U.S. has been slow to chip in
Schoolchildren around the world are on climate strike. Here’s what you need to know. Per Adman and Katrin Uba - March 14, 2019 Meet Greta Thunberg
10 years ago, Russia built a border wall, too. Here’s the story. Gela Merabishvili and Gerard Toal - February 13, 2019 Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the
When President Trump heads to Europe, discussion turns to burden-sharing. James Goldgeier - November 14, 2018 Editor's note: On Tuesday, Trump tweeted that French President Emmanuel
America is a violent country Kieran Healy - November 8, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80012" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People comfort each other after a
Today, NATO begins a huge military exercise. Here’s what you need to know. Ralph Clem - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The U.S. Marine Corps version of
Austria now holds the E.U. presidency. Expect a tougher stance on immigration. Nina Barzachka - August 2, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks with
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are dropping. This is why. Samuel Greene and Robertson Graeme - July 19, 2018 By rights, Vladimir Putin should be having the time of
Bulgaria’s turn to lead the Council of the European Union just ended. How did things go? Julia Rone - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75346" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The European Union flag flutters on
How the U.S. can prepare for a major election hack Michael Miller - March 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70551" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A New York Board of Elections
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
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
Trump isn’t a huge fan of NATO. But his complaints are off target. James Goldgeier - May 24, 2017 Although there was relief in Europe when President Trump declared last
3 things to know about the Trump administration’s warning shots on NATO Michael Cecire - February 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54703" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis greets
Is the White House ready for these ‘nightmare scenarios’ in U.S. foreign policy? James Vreeland and David Laitin - February 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54465" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A technician prepares a Ukrainian MIG-29
The Trump administration wants Europe to pay more to defend itself. It’s not that easy. Andrea Gilli - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53556" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. soldiers attend the inauguration ceremony
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
5 things we can learn from the Russian hacking scandal Ryan Maness, Brandon Valeriano, and Benjamin Jensen - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_26050" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] (Kacper Pempel/Reuters)[/caption] On Friday, we learned
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
Ukraine defeated Russia — at Eurovision. Here’s why that matters Robert Seely - May 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40894" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Eurovision Song Contest winner Jamala is
To establish the rule of law, cut off elites’ purses and power. Here’s how. Neil Abrams and Steven Fish - March 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37052" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (iStock)[/caption] Western aid agencies and scholars
6 reasons not to worry about Russia invading the Baltics Robert Person - November 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32090" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren’t. Here’s why. Jan Rovny - September 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren't. Here's why. - September 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
State subsidies take from the poor to give to the rich Neil Abrams and Steven Fish - July 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27484" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (AP)[/caption] What’s the worst thing
Around the world, do symbols like the Confederate flag stand for heritage or hate? Jonathan Blake - June 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26571" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People gather at the
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
Here is fascinating new research on crime in Russia Matthew Light and Gavin Slade - May 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25019" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Anzor Gubashev, suspected of involvement in
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
Jean-Claude Juncker and the populist Zeitgeist in European politics Cas Mudde - December 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19593" align="aligncenter" width="620"] British politician Nigel Farage, left, shares
What exactly is Putin’s new ‘New Russia’? Ralph Clem - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15255" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this photo taken on Friday,
What exactly is Putin's new 'New Russia'? Ralph Clem - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15255" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this photo taken on Friday,
Excellent resource on European Parliament elections Joshua Tucker - June 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POLAND OUT "] Janusz Korwin-Mikke, leader
Hey Media! Central and East European countries voted in the European Parliamentary Elections too… Lee Savage - May 28, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POLAND OUT "] Leader of The
Five key questions — and answers — about the OSCE mission in Ukraine Henry Farrell - March 25, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="PHOTO SHOT THROUGH CAR WINDOW"] Workers
Vladimir Putin: Ethnic Russian Nationalist Kimberly Marten - March 19, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A staff person watches a
Additional Commentary on Moscow Mayoral Elections Joshua Tucker - September 9, 2013 University of North Carolina political scientist Graeme Robertson and Kings
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 Joshua Tucker - May 14, 2013 Pew has a very interesting new survey out on attitudes
Election Report: The Secret Election of Moldova’s Unknown President Joshua Tucker - March 26, 2012 The following election report on Moldova's recent indirect presidential election
Call for Writers for Coming Election Reports Joshua Tucker - July 7, 2011 I was very pleased to receive a lot of positive
Belgium’s World Record John Sides - April 13, 2011 The following is a guest post from "David Fortunato":http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~df4/: bq.
Call for Election Reports Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2010 Last year we started a Monkey Cage initiative to provide
New Data on Globalization Joshua Tucker - January 25, 2010 The Swiss Economic Institute has just released the 2010 version
New Political Developments in Ukraine Joshua Tucker - June 11, 2009 For many Western observers, Ukraine first appeared on the radar