The NRA sees a bleak Hobbesian world. So why does it want to arm individuals with guns? Ryan Reed and Christopher Hallenbrook - April 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72430" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-NRA signs are passed out during
Yes, Germany put a far-right party in Parliament. That’s not as alarming as you might think. Tobias Konitzer and David Rothschild - September 29, 2017 In last Sunday’s German elections, many observers were deeply disturbed
One year after the Brexit vote, Britain’s relationship with the E.U. is unlikely to change much. Here’s why. Andrew Moravcsik - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56036" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this file photo, demonstrators fly
France votes on Sunday. Can an “enemy of the Republic” pull off a victory? Alexandre Afonso - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57605" align="aligncenter" width="960"] LEFT: Centrist French presidential candidate Emmanuel
So, what’s next for democracy and politics in the United Kingdom? Roberts Clark - June 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators hold up placards with slogans
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
How the European Central Bank calmed Europe’s social unrest Pia Wassmann, Gerald Schneider, and Federica Genovese - April 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Euro sculptures in front of
Here’s why everyone’s nervous about the European economy Erik Jones - March 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Euro sculptures stand in front of
This is what economists don’t understand about the euro crisis – or the U.S. dollar Kathleen McNamara - July 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27649" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Riot police on fire
This is what economists don't understand about the euro crisis – or the U.S. dollar Henry Farrell - July 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27649" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Riot police on fire
Greece votes no. Is this the end for the Eurozone? Mark Copelovitch - July 7, 2015 Newly appointed Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos looks on during
Greece isn’t the first country to have a debt referendum. Does Iceland provide useful lessons? Joseph Jupille, David Leblang, and Amber Curtis - July 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27012" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A man begs next
Greece isn't the first country to have a debt referendum. Does Iceland provide useful lessons? Henry Farrell - July 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27012" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A man begs next
Has the Greek government always wanted Grexit? Nikitas Konstantinidis - July 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26995" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] A protester sports the word
Why the Greek referendum is like a badly designed game of three dimensional chess Joshua Tucker - July 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26997" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] Demonstrators shout slogans against austerity
Rescuing Greece means rescuing Europe too Manuela Moschella - July 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26935" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] People demonstrate in solidarity with
Why an agreement on Greece is so difficult Mark Hallerberg - July 1, 2015 On Tuesday, Greece failed to make a payment to the
The austerity referendum solves a problem for Greece’s leaders. It may solve a problem for Europe’s leaders, too. Arthur Goldhammer - June 28, 2015 The negotiations between Greece and its creditors concerning the country’s
The austerity referendum solves a problem for Greece's leaders. It may solve a problem for Europe's leaders, too. Henry Farrell - June 28, 2015 The negotiations between Greece and its creditors concerning the country’s
The U.S.-led global economic order is dying Henry Farrell - January 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19919" align="aligncenter" width="658"] (Courtesy: Cornell University Press)[/caption] Jonathan Kirshner
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
The euro is a democratic disaster Henry Farrell - March 19, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="SEPT. 2, 2009 FILE PICTURE"] In
Has Germany reached a turning point? Whither the SPD and the arrival of political euroskepticism Joshua Tucker - September 27, 2013 [caption id="attachment_480" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Michael Sohn/Associated Press)[/caption] Continuing our
German Post-Election Analysis: Merkel Wins! Sort of… Joshua Tucker - September 26, 2013 One of our regular features here at The Monkey Cage
Woman Has a Name Erik Voeten - June 5, 2013 The following guest post is by Duke political scientist Bahar
Post-Election Report: 2013 Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections Joshua Tucker - May 20, 2013 We are pleased to continue our series of Election Reports with the
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
The Cyprus Bank Bail Out: Hard to Think of a *More* Politically Costly Option Joshua Tucker - March 18, 2013 This weekend, the Eurozone was greeted with the specter of
The (Smart) Politics of EU Posturing Joshua Tucker - January 24, 2013 The following is guest post from Princeton University political scientist
Post-Election Report 2012 Romanian Parliamentary Elections: How Much of a “Mandate” Does it Really Represent? Joshua Tucker - December 11, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, the following post-election report is
2012 Lithuanian Parliamentary Election and Nuclear Referendum: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - October 16, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, the following post-election report on
Post Election-Report: Netherlands 2012 Parliamentary Elections II Joshua Tucker - September 14, 2012 In our continuing series of election reports, we are pleased
Shifting Attitudes to the EU Henry Farrell - July 31, 2012 "Kevin O'Rourke has a new paper":http://www.tcd.ie/iiis/documents/discussion/pdfs/iiisdp364.pdf which talks _inter alia_
The Political Science of the Sherman Theory Henry Farrell - June 25, 2012 A few days ago, Paul Krugman "speculated":http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/22/the-euro-is-flat/ on the similarities
Blaming “Poor Leadership” Erik Voeten - June 5, 2012 If you google "Euro crisis" and "leadership" you get nearly
What Determines Opinions on Economic Bailouts in a Donor Country? Joshua Tucker - April 23, 2012 With yesterday's 1st round French Presidential election result in the
Slovakia 2012 Parliamentary Election: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - March 14, 2012 The following post-election report on Saturday's 2012 Slovak elections is
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s…. Technocratic Government! Joshua Tucker - November 7, 2011 The sky is falling! The Euro is collapsing! What can
Quick Thoughts on Greek Referendum Joshua Tucker - November 1, 2011 The media and financial markets are abuzz over the decision
Slovakia and the Euro Bailout: What happened? What’s next? (The short and very short versions) Joshua Tucker - October 12, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back Kevin Deegan-Krause," a frequent
The Euro and the American Civil War Henry Farrell - September 9, 2011 As the eurozone crisis heats up yet again, Kate McNamara
How Much Does the Republican Nominee Matter? Joshua Tucker - September 8, 2011 Especially in the aftermath of tonight's debate, we are going
2011 Portuguese Parliamentary Election: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - June 8, 2011 As part of our continuing series of election reports, we
A Battle over Prisoner Voting Rights Erik Voeten - February 10, 2011 A stare down has developed between the United Kingdom and
Germany: The Necessary But Not Sufficient Nation? Sheri Berman - January 21, 2011 During the global economic crisis, Germany has received more attention
Discovering the Limits of Ordnungspolitik - January 21, 2011 As the Euro crisis deepened, the German government's crisis management
Germany: Europe’s Company Store Wade Jacoby - January 19, 2011 Two popular views of Germany have dominated the current debate
Connecting Past and Present: Germany’s Search for a New Success Story - January 19, 2011 As Mark Twain once observed, "The trouble with the world
The End Game for the Euro: German Rules and Bondholder Revolts Mark Blyth - January 18, 2011 bq. _Things Continue, `Till they Don't ..._ The end game
What Are The Germans Doing?: Einbindugspolitik, Ordnungspolitik, and National Interest Volatility Abraham Newman - January 18, 2011 After nearly a half century, the "Germany through Europe" bargain,
Firestorm and contagion in the Eurozone: how Ireland got burned - December 2, 2010 Ireland's recent €85bn bail-out package negotiated with the IMF and
What If Europe Held an Election and No One Cared? Joshua Tucker - August 18, 2010 In response to my "post earlier this week":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/08/power_without_consequences.html regarding the
Why Don’t They Just Let the Greeks Default? Joshua Tucker - May 4, 2010 Over here in Europe, the big news in addition to