The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular? James Loxton - May 26, 2022 Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains
The Cold War is a poor analogy for today’s U.S.-China tensions Jessica Chen Weiss - July 11, 2021 That view ignores China’s deep challenges — and the strength of U.S. diplomacy
Here’s how an unpopular ruling party swept Mongolia’s June elections Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 6, 2020 Speedy coronavirus response in February may have boosted support for the government
Governments around the world are restricting rights, using the pandemic for cover Neil J. Mitchell, Kristin Bakke, and Hannah M. Smidt - May 4, 2020 But here’s how they’ve been restricting human rights and other non-governmental groups for years.
Mike Pompeo criticized China for not respecting its neighbors’ territorial integrity. What’s the story? M. Taylor Fravel - February 21, 2020 Here’s how Beijing has resolved territorial disputes
In Mongolia, proposed legislation endangers civil society Aubrey Menard - November 7, 2019 How much will it restrict the work of nongovernmental organizations?
Here’s how democracy is eroding in Mongolia Boldsaikhan Sambuu and Aubrey Menard - April 2, 2019 Say goodbye to independent judges and corruption investigations.
Beijing is taking on a broader financial role. Here’s why that matters. Daniel McDowell - June 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74511" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Beijing has begun to take on
South Korea has reason to be skeptical — and optimistic — about dialogue with North Korea Seo-Hyun Park and Hyun Cho - May 16, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump, left, and North Korean
Could U.N. peacekeepers help end the war in Ukraine? Richard Gowan - March 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ukrainian troops fire a howitzer close
Is democracy in a worldwide decline? Nope. Here’s our data. Mélida Jiménez - November 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66295" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP)[/caption] What is the
Mongolia just elected a former wrestler as its president, after its most divisive election ever Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60863" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Mongolia's new president Khaltmaa Battulga, left,
Here are 4 things to know about Mongolia’s presidential election on Monday Boldsaikhan Sambuu - June 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60279" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A supporter of Mongolian presidential candidate
Mongolia’s opposition party won 85 percent of the seats in parliament with only 45 percent of the vote Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43393" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man stands near a building
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
Peru rejected Keiko Fujimori, but most new democracies vote authoritarian parties back into office. Here’s why. James Loxton - June 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42106" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators rally against presidential candidate Keiko
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
Lessons from 25 years of post-communism: the importance of reform, democracy, and geography Daniel Treisman - June 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11538" align="aligncenter" width="512" special=""] Berliners sing and dance on
How democracies are gamed for power and profit: an addendum to Piketty Victor Menaldo and Mike Albertus - June 3, 2014 Joshua Tucker: As part of our continuing collaboration with political
Where are the flawed elections? Erik Voeten - February 26, 2014 Pippa Norris is the McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the John
Why Egypt's new constitution may not turn out as badly as you think Joshua Tucker - January 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5425" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] A man holds a poster
What Eastern Europe teaches us about Egypt: Short Term Optimism and Medium Term Pessimism Joshua Tucker - February 1, 2011 I am pleased to welcome back frequent Monkey Cage contributor
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