How should we think about a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza? Elizabeth N. Saunders and Kelly M. Greenhill - October 20, 2023 Governments and non-state actors use mass migration as a tool of war.
Did the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan harm U.S. credibility? Christopher Clary - September 20, 2023 Here’s the latest research.
Ukraine accused Russia of torture. Here’s how to prosecute those crimes. Alyson Reynolds, Elijah Tsai, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - November 22, 2022 Ukraine’s allies can use their own courts to investigate war crimes
Gorbachev didn’t set out to open the door to democracy Daniel Treisman - September 1, 2022 The former Soviet leader learned the hard way that reining in political changes is harder than making them
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
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
The E.U. granted Ukrainian refugees temporary protection. Why the different response from past migrant crises? Nicholas R. Micinski - March 16, 2022 People who fled the war in Ukraine wait for relocation
People around the world are protesting the Russian invasion. Will their protests work? Erica Chenoweth - March 14, 2022 Within Ukraine, Russia and elsewhere, here’s what we know about civil resistance
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.
The E.U. continues to sanction Belarus. Some Belarusians approve. Gwendolyn Sasse and Félix Krawatzek - January 5, 2022 But our surveys reveal why that support may be waning
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.
Belarus forced down a plane because it couldn’t shut down an app Aliaksandr Herasimenka - May 28, 2021 Telegram became a cornerstone of last summer’s anti-government protests
How can the world hold Belarus accountable? Alexander Cooley - May 25, 2021 Technology has become the ‘long arm’ of authoritarians
The E.U. can’t stick to its Belarus sanctions. Will this time be different? Alexander Lanoszka - May 25, 2021 Further sanctions might harm ordinary Belarusians — and push leaders and businesses closer to Russia
If Belarus believed the Ryanair flight was a threat, it had authority to make it land. That’s a big if. Ashley Nunes - May 23, 2021 Global rules give countries ‘complete and exclusive sovereignty’ over their airspace but also expect them not to manufacture threats
When Belarus forced down a plane, it may have committed state-sponsored hijacking Yuval Weber - May 23, 2021 International treaties outlaw false communications that might endanger a flight
Biden wants to reassure allies that the U.S. is still interested in their security Brian Blankenship - March 3, 2021 Here’s why reassurances work.
The Belarus government is largely ignoring the pandemic. Here’s why. Tatsiana Kulakevich - April 21, 2020 With elections coming, this could be a risky move
Why the International Criminal Court will investigate possible U.S. war crimes — even if the Trump administration says it can’t Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 8, 2020 My research suggests Americans support the investigation
The U.S. hasn’t signed the world’s foremost women’s rights treaty. Activists have gotten local versions passed instead. Heidi Haddad - March 7, 2020 These aren’t just symbolic laws. They affect women’s lives.
What Lt. Col. Vindman’s critics get wrong about Jews who fled the Soviet Union Yelena Biberman and Matthew Simkowitz - November 19, 2019 To criticize his impeachment testimony, Republicans suggest there was a country called Ukraine in the 1970s.
NATO turns 70 this week. Here’s how the alliance stays relevant — despite Trump. Garret Martin and Balazs Martonffy - April 1, 2019 The Alliance has ways to cope.
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
Will global populism continue to erode democracies? Joshua Tucker - September 13, 2017 As we head into election season in Europe, the question
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
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
This is what will happen if Trump brings back secret prisons Kathryn Sikkink and Averell Schmidt - February 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53738" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The seal of the CIA is
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
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
Trump’s national security adviser wants to water down U.S. NATO commitments. Here’s what that means. James Goldgeier - November 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49904" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A mural on a restaurant wall in
Why some people think Trump may be a ‘Siberian candidate’ Scott Radnitz - August 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45200" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk past a mural on
Here’s the academic evidence on cheating in post-communist countries Monika Nalepa - August 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44802" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump escorts his wife, Melania,
Brexit isn’t all that special. Here’s why nations leave international organizations. Felicity Vabulas - July 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43244" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man waves a Union Jack
How to understand Trump’s appeal to resentful whites Benjamin Denison - February 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35222" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump arrives to address his
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
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
Where acceptance of homosexuality has and has not changed around the world Erik Voeten - April 28, 2015 There has been much to do about the pace by
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
The best and worst elections of 2014 Pippa Norris - February 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21285" align="aligncenter" width="1430"] The global map of electoral integrity,
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
Two important facts about Ukraine Ralph Clem - August 15, 2014 The following is a guest post from political geographer Ralph S.
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
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
Where are the flawed elections? Erik Voeten - February 26, 2014 Pippa Norris is the McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the John
Muslims in Europe, bearers of pluralism Erik Voeten - December 18, 2013 This is a guest post from Jan Jaap de Ruiter,
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
2012 Lithuanian Parliamentary Election: Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - October 13, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, we presented the following
A Rare Moment of Policy Transparency in Russia: Why the Government Just Ordered Companies not to Obey Laws Joshua Tucker - September 13, 2012 The following is a guest post from political scientist Sam
Request for Election Reports Authors Joshua Tucker - September 4, 2012 Some exciting news regarding our Election Reports series: we have
Jesus Can Stay in European Classrooms Erik Voeten - March 22, 2011 Last Friday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - July 13, 2010 In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are very
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - June 12, 2010 In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are pleased
Stirrings in Russia? Protest and the Economy Joshua Tucker - February 3, 2010 The popular perception of Russia these days is of a
New Data on Globalization Joshua Tucker - January 25, 2010 The Swiss Economic Institute has just released the 2010 version
Public Opinion Two Decades after the Fall of the Wall Joshua Tucker - November 11, 2009 The "Pew Global Attitudes Project":http://pewglobal.org/ has a new public opinion
Another electoral trainwreck - October 13, 2008 Misery loves company, so I take a certain pleasure in