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.