How Ghana’s economic crisis is reshaping its democracy Rachel Sigman and George Bob-Milliar - November 30, 2022 Ghana’s legislature could take the unusual move of censuring the finance minister — and demanding greater accountability from the executive branch
How New Zealand and 5 other nations gained majority-female legislatures Jennifer Piscopo - November 3, 2022 New Zealand’s Parliament now has more women than men. The Labour Party’s commitment to gender parity helped to make that happen.
U.K. Conservatives are in trouble if they can’t choose a leader quickly Georgia Kernell - October 23, 2022 Conservative members of Parliament don’t want the ‘mad swivel-eyed loons’ deciding who replaces Liz Truss as party leader
Iranian women have been protesting mandatory hijab for decades Mona Tajali - October 2, 2022 Both outside and within Iran’s government, women have been strategizing for this moment. So why did the movement catch fire now?
Who chooses Boris Johnson’s replacement? Check the party rules. Georgia Kernell - July 12, 2022 When party activists have too much say, they can hurt the party’s chances of winning a general election
Boris Johnson says the ‘herd’ pushed him out. What does he mean? Henry Farrell - July 7, 2022 When the herd ‘moves,’ it is sometimes because everyone in it wants to move
Iraq’s populist leader quit parliament. What happens now? Renad Mansour and Benedict Robin-D’Cruz - June 21, 2022 Rallying anti-establishment protests strengthened Muqtada al-Sadr’s hand in the past. It might not work now.
France’s elections weakened Macron and strengthened Le Pen Giovanni Capoccia - June 21, 2022 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise,
Boris Johnson ripped up part of his Brexit deal with Europe Henry Farrell - June 14, 2022 The ‘Northern Ireland Protocol’ was supposed to solve Brexit’s border issue
When Africans speak out, are their governments listening? Joseph Asunka, E. Gyimah-Boadi, and Carolyn Logan - December 2, 2021 The seventh in Afrobarometer’s special democracy summit series on Africa
Canada’s prime minister called for early elections. Will this gamble pay off? Tyler Kustra - August 20, 2021 Opposition parties might not have the votes to stop a Liberal Party majority this time
Kuwait voted this weekend. Who won? Daniel L. Tavana and Abdullah al-Khonaini - December 8, 2020 Incumbents fared poorly, but the balance of power between the government and parliament is unlikely to change
Moldova’s new president is likely to seek closer ties with Europe. Russia won’t be pleased. Marius Ghincea - November 23, 2020 The outgoing president favored a strong relationship with Moscow.
Boris Johnson doesn’t dare sack his chief adviser Henry Farrell - May 25, 2020 One Conservative prime minister called him a ‘career psychopath.’ Now another refuses to let him go.
Iraq is trying yet again to form a government. Why is it so hard? Renad Mansour - April 15, 2020 Mustafa al-Kadhimi has emerged as the compromise prime minister designate
After Britain’s elections, people are talking about a united Ireland. Don’t hold your breath. Henry Farrell - December 13, 2019 Ireland’s government doesn’t really want it.
Boris Johnson’s campaign rhetoric reveals why there’s a constitutional crisis over Brexit Julia Rone - December 3, 2019 The nation is split over who should rule, the people or Parliament.
Botswana’s ruling party has been in power 50 years. That could change this week. Shana Warren - October 20, 2019 The Botswana Democratic Party has held the presidency since 1965.
Boris Johnson compared himself to the Hulk. That’s a big clue about British politics. Alister Wedderburn - September 25, 2019 Like his alter ego, he’s looking to break free of all constraints.
Boris Johnson wants to call a U.K. election. But can he win it? Paul Whiteley, Matthew Goodwin, Marianne Stewart, and Harold Clarke - September 23, 2019 Nothing is simple in British politics at the moment
British voters used to care about political parties. Now they just care about Brexit. Sam Winter-Levy and Bryan Schonfeld - September 17, 2019 What to do about Europe overwhelms U.K. views on almost everything else.
Justin Trudeau called for Oct. 21 elections in Canada. He faces a tough race. Joshua Tucker - September 11, 2019 Here’s what you need to know.
Will Turkey’s president accept the country’s election results? Murat Somer - April 17, 2019 Opposition parties won local elections — but Erdogan is demanding ballot recounts.
Here’s how democracy is eroding in Mongolia Boldsaikhan Sambuu and Aubrey Menard - April 2, 2019 Say goodbye to independent judges and corruption investigations.
The British Parliament is voting on Brexit again. This graph shows where they may end up Alexandre Afonso - March 29, 2019 Last week members voted to indicate which options they support. Graphing those votes shows where coalitions could form.
Brexit is breaking the British Parliament. Can the damage be repaired? Anand Menon and Alan Wager - March 19, 2019 Long-standing rules and practices are collapsing.
Why does Malawi have 1,331 candidates running for 193 seats in parliament? Michael Wahman and Merete Bech Seeberg - March 10, 2019 To fix democracies, you have to pay attention to the primaries’ integrity, too.
Youth revolts and political opposition in Jordan Wael Al-Khatib and Sean Yom - December 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81819" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters demonstrate outside the Prime Minister's
Why campaigns to stop child marriage can backfire Vibeke Wang, Ragnhild Muriaas, Lise Rakner, Lindsay Benstead, and Boniface Dulani - December 13, 2018 The #MeToo movement has helped create a global spotlight on campaigns
Britain has plunged into Brexit chaos. Here are the key facts. Henry Farrell - December 12, 2018 Over the past few days, Britain has entered into a
Brexit: The next big 5 things to watch Tim Haughton and Anand Menon - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79490" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-Brexit protesters march along Piccadilly on
Can a new president and prime minister solve Iraq’s broken politics? Renad Mansour - October 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78733" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Iraq's new president, Barham Salih, front
An obscure British parliamentary rule was broken. Here’s why it’s a big deal. Rebecca Kuperberg and Mary Nugent - July 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A British flag flies in front
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
Women’s rights are under threat in Iraq Zahra Ali - November 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66419" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Iraqis register their names before voting
Kuwait just dissolved its cabinet. Here’s why. Scott Weiner - November 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65669" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A view of Kuwait’s National Assembly during
Ugandan lawmakers brawl over bill on presidential age limit. Here’s what citizens think. Kim Yi Dionne - September 29, 2017 A debate over a bill in Uganda’s parliament Tuesday turned
Emmanuel Macron just won a majority in France’s National Assembly. Here is why it matters. William Chandler and Verónica Hoyo - June 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60120" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French President Emmanuel Macron waves as
A record number of LGBTQ people were just elected to the British Parliament Andrew Reynolds - June 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59644" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] (Andrew Cowie/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images)[/caption]
This is how some British MPs represent their constituents without ever showing up Mary Nugent - June 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59587" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy holds a picture of
This is why the West should pay attention to the drama in Macedonia Sarah Sokhey and Danilo Gjukovikj - May 29, 2017 A series of dramatic events have been unfolding in the
Britain’s Labour Party is seeing a flood of new members. That’s why it’s in such trouble. Tim Bale - May 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58115" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jeremy Corbyn is the leader of
Turkish referendum rallies in Europe made headlines. Did they affect election results? Tugba Bozcaga and Fotini Christia - May 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57912" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Turkish electoral official shows a
Why do Tunisia’s Islamists support an unpopular law forgiving corruption? Monica Marks - May 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57903" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at
Will the ‘Dutch Trump’ win next week’s election in the Netherlands? Matthew Bergman - March 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55026" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Dutch far-right politician Geert
Why are there protests in Poland? Here are the five things you need to know. Monika Nalepa and Anna Grzymala-Busse - December 19, 2016 Poland is gripped by its most severe constitutional crisis since
How Erdogan’s anti-democratic government made Turkey ripe for unrest Yüksel Sezgin - July 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43908" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People protesting against the coup wave
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is in its worst political crisis since 1940 Matthias Matthijs - June 29, 2016 On June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European
Four things you should know about Wednesday’s election in Mongolia Boldsaikhan Sambuu - June 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman attends an election campaign
Yesterday’s Congressional women’s softball game was bipartisan. But are women actually more bipartisan in practice? Mary Nugent and Catherine Wineinger - June 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42235" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The Congressional Members team put their
What to expect from Jordan’s new prime minister Curtis Ryan - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41469" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Two youths carrying a large Jordanian
How elections are secularizing Iranian politics Shervin Malekzadeh - May 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40789" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man distributes electoral posters in
The changing face of women’s political participation in the Middle East Vickie Langohr, Marc Lynch, and Lauren Baker - May 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40311" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptian women ink their fingers after
How Iranians’ use of an app is changing politics and civil society Shervin Malekzadeh - April 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39706" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Iranian woman takes pictures with
More and more, presidents govern with a coalition. Here are the pluses and minuses. Timothy Power, Paul Chaisty, and Nic Cheeseman - March 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37143" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators demand the impeachment of Brazil's
Five years after Arab uprisings, security trumps reforms in Jordan Curtis Ryan - March 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36764" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Jordanian demonstrator wearing a mask
How women, the Green Movement and an app shaped Iran’s elections Narges Bajoghli - March 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36611" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Iranian voter shows her hand
Museveni got more votes than love in Uganda’s election Kristof Titeca and Anna Reuss - February 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36095" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ugandans line up to cast their vote
How Bahrain’s crushed uprising spawned the Middle East’s sectarianism Justin Gengler - February 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35676" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators chant and wave Bahraini flags
In Uganda, many find it difficult to believe that Museveni could ever be defeated in an election Nic Cheeseman, Justin Willis, and Gabrielle Lynch - November 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31674" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A fading campaign poster featuring President Yoweri
No, Portugal is not having a constitutional crisis. This is the real story. Diogo Lemos - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31361" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Portuguese parliament is seen in
It’s confusing when the Swiss go to the polls. Here are 6 surprising things about their elections. Sean Mueller and Marlène Gerber - October 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30749" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Alphorn players perform in Nendaz, Switzerland.
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
Why did Iran’s parliament hold hearings on the nuclear deal? Hossein Mahdavi - October 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30277" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A general view of Iran's parliament
How to get reelected if you are an Iranian MP Paasha Mahdavi - August 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28478" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Women stand in the line to
Why was the Nepali earthquake so devastating? Because of its government's political failings. - June 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25868" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A rescue team with a sniffer
Why was the Nepali earthquake so devastating? Because of its government’s political failings. Nirabh Koirala and Geoffrey Macdonald - June 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25868" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A rescue team with a sniffer
Britain no longer has national parties Dan Hough - May 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24532" align="alignnone" width="908" class="center"] A Scottish National Party (SNP)
Four key developments to watch in the British election Tim Haughton - May 6, 2015 The following is a guest post by political scientist Tim Haughton
What would Britain look like under Proportional Representation? Simon Hix and Jack Blumenau - May 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24340" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A U.K. Independence Party
Most Togolese support term limits. But they just re-elected their president for a third term. Tyson Roberts, Ekoutiamé Ahlin, and Kim Yi Dionne - May 4, 2015 Continuing our series of Election Reports, the following is a
Will Iran's parliament block the nuclear deal? - April 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23693" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
Will Iran’s parliament block the nuclear deal? Paasha Mahdavi - April 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23693" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
Sectarianism and authoritarianism in Kuwait Madeleine Wells - April 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23647" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center "] Emir of Kuwait Sheikh
How Egypt's coup really affected Tunisia’s Islamists - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22747" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party
How Egypt’s coup really affected Tunisia’s Islamists Monica Marks - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22747" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party
Making together better for Scotland and the UK David Lublin - February 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21427" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this screen shot from Parliament,
Tunisia opts for an inclusive new government Monica Marks - February 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20856" align="aligncenter" width="620"] New Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid
Why everything is at stake and yet nothing will be decided in today's Greek presidential election Joshua Tucker - December 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19191" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Democracy returns to Greece yet again,
Why everything is at stake and yet nothing will be decided in today’s Greek presidential election Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - December 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19191" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Democracy returns to Greece yet again,
Electoral rules (and threats) cure Bahrain's sectarian parliament - December 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18579" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Bahraini man votes in Manama
Electoral rules (and threats) cure Bahrain’s sectarian parliament Justin Gengler - December 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18579" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Bahraini man votes in Manama
How the rules are privileging Botswana’s ruling party Amy Poteete - November 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17362" align="alignnone" width="620"] Voters sit under umbrellas as they
Does Botswana deserve its reputation as a stable democracy? Amy Poteete - October 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16889" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Voter registration advertisement on a billboard
Will Eastern Ukraine turn into Northern Ireland? Serhiy Kudelia - July 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13669" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An armored personnel carrier flying Ukraine's
Sweden’s Feminist Initiative has lessons for social movements elsewhere Kimberly Cowell-Meyers - June 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12137" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A voter and her two children
Why Malawi’s election surprised us, even if the outcome was unsurprising Kim Yi Dionne and Boniface Dulani - June 11, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11654" align="aligncenter" width="1024" special=""] Voters sit waiting at Namadzi
Kuwait’s royals are taking their feuds public Kristin Diwan - May 8, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Kuwaiti Minister for Cabinet Affairs
Canada is polarizing–and it's because of the parties - February 18, 2014 Richard Johnston is Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections,
Canada is polarizing–and it’s because of the parties - February 18, 2014 Richard Johnston is Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections,
Government shutdowns are the worst kind of budgetary reversion, except for all the rest Erik Voeten - October 3, 2013 Two days ago I blogged about the reason other countries
Australia's 2013 election: A divided left and a step to the right Joshua Tucker - September 26, 2013 The following is a post-election report on the 2013 Australian
Cameron Defeated on Syria by Ghost of Blair John Sides - August 30, 2013 We welcome another guest post by Stephen Benedict Dyson.
2013 Albanian Post-Election Report: The Quick, Quiet Albanian Elections and the End of Transitional Politics Joshua Tucker - July 8, 2013 Continuing our series of Election Reports, the following Albanian post-election report
When the Incumbent is the Target: Corruption Arrests in the Czech Republic Joshua Tucker - June 17, 2013 The following is a guest post from Vincent Post, a PhD
Sand Dunes in the Greek Landscape: Party Politics and Political Coalitions in Times of Crisis Joshua Tucker - June 11, 2013 [Photo Credit: Harris Mylonas] The following is a guest
Don’t Drink and Negotiate Erik Voeten - March 5, 2013 The U.S. ambassador for management and reform at the UN politely
The Italian General Election of February 2013: Deadlock after Technocracy Joshua Tucker - February 28, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports in conjunction with Electoral Studies, the following
2013 Kenyan General Elections: Pre-Election Report II Joshua Tucker - February 5, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to welcome
2013 Israeli Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - January 2, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, the following is a pre-election