Our 10 most popular posts of 2023 E.J. Graff - December 30, 2023 The Gaza conflict, Republicans in the U.S. House, and India's alleged assassination program filled the list.
Paying for the green transition Henry Farrell and Mark Blyth - November 27, 2023 If Trump and the Republicans win, it may be the end of the green transition in the U.S., argues Mark Blyth.
Back to face-to-face: What you need to know about the Biden-Xi summit Jeremy Wallace - November 16, 2023 Talk between nuclear-armed superpowers is usually a good thing.
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.
America and Europe are targeting Russia’s oil profits Henry Farrell and Agathe Demarais / Managing Editor - December 21, 2022 The oil price cap makes it harder for Russia to use oil money to buy weapons and pay soldiers.
The E.U. is turning geopolitical. Is Venus becoming Mars? Kathleen R. McNamara - October 17, 2022 E.U. diplomat Josep Borrell warned the Russian army will be ‘annihilated’ if it launches a nuclear attack. These words suggest a more assertive European Union.
This book explains when social movements work Henry Farrell, Hahrie Han, Elizabeth McKenna, and Michelle Oyakawa - August 9, 2021 This book explains when movements work.
Biden is worried about Chinese control of ‘strategic technology.’ But which technologies are strategic? Jeffrey Ding and Allan Dafoe - June 3, 2021 The administration’s report on “critical technologies” is due Friday.
Biden is freezing Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Germany. There’s a long history behind America’s military bases abroad. Henry Farrell - February 8, 2021 Military bases used to be synonymous with military occupation.
These were our 10 most popular posts of 2020 E.J. Graff - December 31, 2020 Readers were very interested in elections, successions, and a virus we hadn’t heard of just a year ago.
There’s a long history behind Stacey Abrams Henry Farrell - November 7, 2020 For two centuries, Black women have fought for voting equality in America
How the Christian right helped get Amy Coney Barrett nominated to the Supreme Court Henry Farrell - October 15, 2020 A Q&A with the authors of the new book “Separate But Faithful: The Christian Right’s Radical Struggle to Transform Law and Legal Culture.”
Don’t want to discuss Trump or impeachment at Thanksgiving? Try this instead. Vanessa Lide and E.J. Graff - November 26, 2019 Dazzle (or distract) the table with what else has been happening while they weren’t looking.
What to expect when you are expecting a Trump ‘transcript’ James Goldgeier - September 25, 2019 The record of Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president won’t tell the whole story. Not even close.
The U.K. may overhaul shareholder rules. Companies are not happy. Todd N. Tucker and Lenore Palladino - September 11, 2019 Democratic candidates for the presidential nomination may wish to take note
About The Monkey Cage John Sides - June 10, 2019 What is The Monkey Cage?“Democracy is the art of running
A conservative YouTube star just lost his income stream for homophobic slurs Henry Farrell - June 6, 2019 YouTube isn’t ready to deal with political controversy.
The Huawei fallout leaves companies and countries with an impossible choice Scott Moore - December 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81628" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man holds a Chinese flag
The Huawei arrest made the stock market tank. Trump may not even have known about it. Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - December 7, 2018 The arrest and possible extradition to the United States of
What political science can tell us about mass shootings E.J. Graff - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79520" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Pittsburgh Steelers logo with one
China is reportedly hacking computer motherboards. The economic fallout could be huge. Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - October 4, 2018 Update: The Bloomberg story discussed below has been heavily disputed
Alex Jones was just banned from YouTube, Facebook and iTunes. Here’s how he managed to survive until now Henry Farrell - August 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76387" align="alignleft" width="960"] Alex Jones of Infowars speaks at
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
Here’s how Europe’s data privacy law could take down Facebook Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - May 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A journalist watches a speech by Facebook chief
The Constitution requires a census and State of the Union. Steve Ballmer wants to bring them up to date. Henry Farrell - May 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_61719" align="aligncenter" width="792"] Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer
Trump’s U-turn on Chinese mega-firm ZTE damages U.S. power and credibility Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - May 14, 2018 The Trump administration made two very different policy statements on
Trump doesn’t like China’s economic nationalism. So why is his administration stirring it up? Henry Farrell, Can Huang, and Abraham Newman - April 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72619" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Visitors look at the view from
These were our 10 most popular posts of 2017 E.J. Graff - December 29, 2017 You've had a curious year in 2017 — at least,
This is why Irish politicians are frustrated with the U.K.’s Brexit negotiations Neil Dooley - December 5, 2017 As Henry Farrell noted here on Monday, Brexit talks are
These are the conservative legal groups behind the Masterpiece Cakeshop case Henry Farrell - December 5, 2017 The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in Masterpiece Cakeshop v.
Five things Trump did on his summer vacation: A foreign policy roundup Elizabeth N. Saunders - September 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63164" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump gives an address at
What led to the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what social science says. E.J. Graff - August 19, 2017 The disturbing events in Virginia last weekend turned a spotlight
France’s National Front scandal has exposed the dirty little secret of Europe’s far right Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - February 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54588" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Effigies of French presidential candidate Francois
The Women’s March organizers want a general strike against Trump. Could it work? Kerstin Hamann, E. Kelly, and Alison Johnston - February 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53747" align="aligncenter" width="504"] People protest in D.C. on Jan.
These were our most widely read posts of 2016 John Sides - December 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50632" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Nicole Kirby looks over results during
The 2016 TMC Holiday Gift Guide Laura Seay - December 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51518" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Sock monkey. (Laura Seay)[/caption] It’s the
Trump will win or lose. Either way, the Koch network will still shape the Republican Party. Theda Skocpol, Henry Farrell, and Alexander Hertel-Fernandez - February 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36521" align="aligncenter" width="908"] David Koch, executive vice president of
These were our 10 most popular posts of 2015 John Sides - December 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22406" align="aligncenter" width="565"] President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and
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
Here’s why the Iraq War may have helped trigger the financial crisis Henry Farrell - October 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30658" align="aligncenter" width="333"] (Courtesy Cambridge University Press)[/caption] Thomas Oatley
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
Here's why Julian Assange is picking a fight with international relations professors - August 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28139" align="aligncenter" width="982"] On June 19, 2012, WikiLeaks' founder
Here’s why Julian Assange is picking a fight with international relations professors Gabriel Michael - August 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28139" align="aligncenter" width="982"] On June 19, 2012, WikiLeaks' founder
How Greece's credit went south - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27319" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Pensioner talk with a bank employee
How Greece’s credit went south Julia Gray - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27319" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Pensioner talk with a bank employee
What's really at stake in the Iran deal? Identity politics. - July 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27547" align="aligncenter" width="4000"] Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking in
What’s really at stake in the Iran deal? Identity politics. Sidra Hamidi - July 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27547" align="aligncenter" width="4000"] Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking in
What’s the matter with Greece? It can’t run the clean and effective government necessary for a healthy economy. Matthew Gabel - July 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27436" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tourists enter and exit the Parthenon
Can the Iran deal be a new Camp David? Marc Lynch - July 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27389" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
The euro zone was supposed to strengthen European democracy. Instead, it's undermining it. Henry Farrell - July 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27319" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Pensioners talk with a bank employee
The euro zone was supposed to strengthen European democracy. Instead, it’s undermining it. Henry Farrell - July 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27319" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Pensioners talk with a bank employee
Other Europeans say they can't trust Greece. The problem goes both ways. Henry Farrell - July 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27300" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras looks
Other Europeans say they can’t trust Greece. The problem goes both ways. Henry Farrell - July 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27300" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras looks
Wonder how American tobacco companies can sue countries for antismoking campaigns? Julia Gray - July 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27154" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Thomas Donohue, president and chief executive
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
Why the Greeks rejected Europe's bailout - July 6, 2015 In his book "Alien Rule," sociologist Michael Hechter considers the
Why the Greeks rejected Europe’s bailout - July 6, 2015 In his book "Alien Rule," sociologist Michael Hechter considers the
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
Will Greek voters say goodbye to the euro on Sunday? David Steinberg - July 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26887" align="aligncenter" width="982"] Why can't we be friends? (Reuters)[/caption]
Why an agreement on Greece is so difficult Mark Hallerberg - July 1, 2015 On Tuesday, Greece failed to make a payment to the
How leaked Saudi documents might really matter Marc Lynch - June 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26333" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Royal guards stand on
Ireland's voters approve same-sex marriage. Here's how that happened. Henry Farrell - May 23, 2015 The official results make it clear that Ireland has voted
Ireland’s voters approve same-sex marriage. Here’s how that happened. Henry Farrell and Niamh Hardiman - May 23, 2015 The official results make it clear that Ireland has voted
How Thucydides helps explain Greece's problems with Germany Henry Farrell - April 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
How Thucydides helps explain Greece’s problems with Germany Neville Morley - April 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
Greece's finance minister is talking Kant, not cant Henry Farrell - February 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
Greece’s finance minister is talking Kant, not cant Sam Goldman - February 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
The most popular Monkey Cage posts in 2014 Kim Yi Dionne - December 31, 2014 2014 was Monkey Cage's first full calendar year at The
MH17 is a tragedy, not a game-changer James Goldgeier - July 21, 2014 In the aftermath of the tragic shootdown of Malaysian Airlines
Why the Ukraine separatists screwed up: Badly organized insurgents can't master complex weapons systems Stephen Biddle and Ivan Oelrich - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13277" align="alignnone" width="620"] Ukrainian rescue servicemen inspect part of
Why the Ukraine separatists screwed up: Badly organized insurgents can’t master complex weapons systems Stephen Biddle and Ivan Oelrich - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13277" align="alignnone" width="620"] Ukrainian rescue servicemen inspect part of
Putin's grand strategy is failing Joshua Rovner - July 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7508" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Alexei Nikolsky/AFP/Getty Images[/caption] Over the past
Putin’s grand strategy is failing Joshua Rovner - July 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7508" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Alexei Nikolsky/AFP/Getty Images[/caption] Over the past
What do citizens of Ukraine actually think about secession? Ivan Katchanovski - July 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13232" align="alignnone" width="620"] Pro-Russian separatists stand guard at the
If you can fake spontaneity you have it made: Five key questions about the grassroots industry Henry Farrell - June 2, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11199" align="aligncenter" width="288" special=""] Edward Walker is an assistant
Five questions on regulating for-profit colleges Henry Farrell - May 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11061" align="aligncenter" width="460" special=""] Suzanne Mettler (Cornell University)[/caption] Suzanne
The end of the Putin mystique Steven Fish - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks
Five key questions – and answers – about France's election fallout Henry Farrell - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="MAXPPP OUT "] French President Francois
Five key questions – and answers – about France’s election fallout Henry Farrell - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="MAXPPP OUT "] French President Francois
If Ukraine expropriates Russian firms, other multinationals probably won’t care Rachel Wellhausen - March 27, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A member of a Ukrainian
Crimea: Putin’s Olympic diversion Kimberly Marten - March 26, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Russian opposition activist and anti-corruption
Five key questions – and answers – about the Oscar nominations lottery Henry Farrell - January 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5397" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)[/caption] Gabriel Rossman, an
The United States is isolated in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Henry Farrell - November 18, 2013 Here's another, more quantitative perspective on the Trans Pacific Partnership
Most Americans are not like Antonin Scalia John Sides - October 18, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1873" align="aligncenter" width="614" special=""] Are most Americans like Nino?
What do policymakers want from academics? Erik Voeten - September 25, 2013 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post by Paul
The writing style of aggressive business gurus Andrew Gelman - September 12, 2013 Co-blogger Henry Farrell just published an article about what he
When Can You Trust a Data Scientist? John Sides - July 21, 2013 This is a guest post from Andrew Therriault, a political
Social Media and Political Participation Conference to be Live Streamed Joshua Tucker - May 6, 2013 I have been helping to organizing a conference in Florence
Can partisan media contribute to healthy politics? John Sides - March 11, 2013 On Monday at 5 pm, I'm participating in a South
Paul “I’m not Galbraith” disses Larry “I’m not Krugman” Summers Andrew Gelman - January 22, 2013 The celebrated economist and pundit writes: Mark Thoma is puzzled: if
Tweeting Monkeys Joshua Tucker - November 20, 2012 As Twitter becomes an increasingly important part of politics, political
Grievances and civil war James Fearon - June 27, 2012 I’m late to the Jacqueline Stevens’ op-ed party, and don’t
Review, Gary Herrigel’s Manufacturing Possibilities Henry Farrell - June 23, 2011 I'm in Madrid at the moment for the annual meeting
Seminar: What’s The Deal With Deutschland? The European Consequences of Changes in Germany’s Political Economy Henry Farrell - January 18, 2011 Over the next few days, we will be publishing a
Response to Lane Kenworthy Larry Bartels - December 8, 2010 As a regular reader of The Monkey Cage, I am
Forum Issue Devoted to Intersection of Politics and Political Science Joshua Tucker - October 14, 2010 _The Forum_, an online journal from the Berkeley Electronic Press,
APSA Panels worth attending Henry Farrell - August 31, 2010 John has already mentioned the "political science meets journalism":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/08/apsa_panel_what_can_political.html and
Trust and the Economy: Journalists Getting It Wrong Edition Henry Farrell - March 2, 2010 "Jonathan Bernstein":http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/02/trust.html (guesting at Andrew Sullivan's blog) complains about an