Why further sanctions against North Korea could be tough to add Andrew Yeo - July 5, 2022 If Pyongyang carries out a seventh nuclear test, don’t expect China and Russia to back U.N. Security Council moves
How united is the West on Russia? Tobias Bunde and Tom Lubbock - July 5, 2022 Public risk perceptions in NATO countries shifted after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our surveys found
What to watch for at the 2022 NATO summit James Goldgeier and Sara Moller - June 28, 2022 Putin’s invasion of Ukraine complicates discussions of the alliance’s new Strategic Concept
Putin’s fight with Ukraine reflects his deep distrust of the West. There’s a long history behind that. Henry Farrell - December 1, 2021 A new book explains the history of NATO expansion, which Putin wants to end.
The U.S. recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Here’s what that means. Jacob Mundy - December 11, 2020 The Trump administration’s move could complicate efforts to resolve a long-standing territorial conflict.
How Catalonia’s push for independence has scrambled Spanish politics Nafees Hamid, Hammad Sheikh, and Clara Pretus - December 12, 2019 Parties have a hard time building coalitions when they are so polarized on one issue.
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.
Is something wrong with Spain’s political leaders? Bonnie Field - July 19, 2019 Nearly three months after parliamentary elections, the parties still haven’t formed a government.
Spain finally has a radical-right party in parliament. Why did it take so long? Sergi Pardos-Prado - May 9, 2019 Vox’s platform isn’t much like that of Europe’s right-wing populist wave.
Five takeaways from Spain’s incredibly fragmented elections Juan Rodríguez Teruel and Casal Bértoa - May 7, 2019 Can the Socialists form a government — and stay in power?
Can Macron quiet the ‘yellow vests’ protests with his ‘Great Debate’? Tune in tomorrow. Hélène Landemore - April 24, 2019 This has been the world’s biggest “deliberative democracy” exercise to date.
Why Europeans may not want a U.S. trade deal Julia Rone - October 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78265" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union flag flies in
What do peace processes without women’s participation produce? Less peace. Daniel Nerenberg - September 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78127" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In 1993, President Bill Clinton stands
What just happened to Spain’s prime minister, and what’s the fallout? Pablo Fernandez-Vazquez - June 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74082" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy leaves
Is Spain Francoland? No. Has the Catalan crisis damaged Spanish democracy? Yes. Bonnie Field and Astrid Barrio - December 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67560" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Catalan independence celebrate the
Catalonia will vote tomorrow. None of the 3 possible outcomes looks very stable. Laia Balcells and José Fernández-Albertos - December 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67443" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, center,
Will Catalonia’s separatists win in December? The voting system is stacked in their favor. David Lublin - November 8, 2017 Catalonia’s Oct. 27 unilateral declaration of independence from Spain has gained
Catalonia’s three ways forward Sergi Pardos-Prado - October 28, 2017 Spain’s constitutional crisis has worsened significantly over the past days.
Madrid just dismissed the Catalan government. Here’s what you need to know. Eric Guntermann - October 27, 2017 In the weeks after Catalonia’s controversial referendum on Oct. 1,
This new poll shows that populism doesn’t stem from people’s economic distress Kathleen Powers, Evgeniia Iakhnis, and Brian Rathbun - October 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
The myth of massive support for independence in Catalonia Eric Guntermann - October 11, 2017 Last week, Catalonia held a controversial referendum on whether it
How 9/11 created a feedback loop for international jihadism Martha Crenshaw and Lisa Blaydes - September 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63827" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians pull
Half a million marched this weekend in Barcelona. Do terrorist attacks make people more politically engaged? Laia Balcells and Gerard Torrats - August 28, 2017 The Aug. 17, 2017 terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils,
Yes, Trump will face a backlash if he doesn’t deliver on his promises David Walsh - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52734" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A museum worker fixes the hair
Social policies don’t always help women and men equally. Which ones work best? Sidita Kushi and Ian McManus - January 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
France has had more than its share of terrorist attacks. These 3 factors explain why. Erik Bleich - July 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43937" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A tribute is laid on the
Here’s why so many of Europe’s terrorist attacks come through this one Brussels neighborhood Julia Lynch - April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38486" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Forensic police investigate outside the building
After Spain’s startling election, here are the five ways it can form a government Casal Bértoa - December 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33849" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Spain’s national election is Sunday. Will it hold back Catalonia’s drive for independence? David Martí - December 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33687" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An election campaign poster for the
This is what game theory tells us about Spain’s election on Sunday — and what it means for Catalonia’s desire to secede Jose Piquer and Daniel Kselman - December 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33710" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the Spanish
Shake-up in Spain: Reform parties have broken the old two-party cartel Casal Bértoa - June 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26278" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Supporters cheer Ada Colau, leader of
Why U.S. military involvement will hurt Iraq and increase suicide terrorism Robert Pape - June 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12047" align="aligncenter" width="706"] Iraqis gather at the site of
How economic despair pushed Spain to embrace a new party Sofia Perez - June 9, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] An anti-eviction activist of the
El Tri: A pagan religion for all Tamir Bar-On - June 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11166" align="aligncenter" width="512" special=""] Fans of Mexico's soccer team
Protest and Democracy in Turkey Joshua Tucker - June 13, 2013 The following is a guest post from political scientist Daniel
2012 Catalonia Elections: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - November 28, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, the following post-election report on
Athens vs. Madrid: On the Different Forms Protests Take Joshua Tucker - July 1, 2011 [caption id="attachment_7739" align="aligncenter" width="512" caption="Spanish Indignado's in Puerto del Sol,
Review, Gary Herrigel’s Manufacturing Possibilities Henry Farrell - June 23, 2011 I'm in Madrid at the moment for the annual meeting
Finally, Some Good News for Democrats: Saints Win! Joshua Tucker - February 8, 2010 According to a "recent report":http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_National_204.pdf from Public Policy Polling, Democrats