How do North and South Americans view the U.S.? Dinorah Azpuru - June 2, 2022 Leaders are gathering for the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles
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
Would Americans ever support a coup? 40 percent now say yes. Noam Lupu, Luke Plutowski, and Elizabeth Zechmeister - January 3, 2022 That percentage jumped significantly since 2017 and includes more than half the Republicans we surveyed.
President of Honduras is a former first lady. Expect to see more former first ladies running for office. Ignacio Araya and Carolina Guerrero Valencia - December 9, 2021 Research explores this growing trend in Latin America
The U.N. has a plan to end AIDS by 2030. But Russia doesn’t like it. Renu Singh and Mara Pillinger - September 14, 2021 The focus on social policies to end discrimination ratcheted up political disagreements
Across Latin America, citizens and governments are clashing over their countries’ authoritarian pasts Michael Albertus - July 8, 2021 Here’s what that looks like on the ground
Biden just changed immigration policy. That doesn’t mean you should expect a new wave of immigration. Margaret E. Peters - January 21, 2021 Potential migrants consider many things when deciding whether to leave home. The Biden administration is targeting them with relevant information.
Biden promises to embrace multilateralism again. World leaders agree. Erik Voeten and Alexander Kentikelenis - December 15, 2020 Our research suggests the liberal order has staying power
Four ways Donald Trump is already manipulating the U.S. elections Spencer Piston and Nic Cheeseman - June 15, 2020 Biden said Trump will try to steal the election. That’s already underway.
Argentina is on the verge of defaulting on its debt again. Here’s what you need to know. Stephen Nelson and David Steinberg - May 28, 2020 The government’s supporters are likely to blame international creditors if there’s no deal
While Brazil’s president fights social distancing, its public health system is fighting the pandemic Jessica A.J. Rich - May 3, 2020 Brazil’s public health movement transformed the country’s constitution and its bureaucracy. Can it protect citizens from the pandemic?
Two years after Nicaragua’s mass uprising started, why is Daniel Ortega still in power? Mateo Jarquín and Kai M. Thaler - April 30, 2020 These three things explain why a mass nonviolent uprising didn’t manage to oust the authoritarian ruler.
El Salvador’s president sent troops to occupy the legislature. Here’s what’s going on. Michael Paarlberg - February 17, 2020 Nayib Bukele is popular with the people, but not with lawmakers.
Armed rebel groups lobby in D.C., just like governments. How does that influence U.S. policy? Reyko Huang - February 6, 2020 They push for funding and recognition, and often get it
Latin American democracy may be in trouble. The protests are a symptom of increasing mistrust. Dinorah Azpuru - December 8, 2019 Citizens are unhappy both with their own representatives and with democracy in general.
The U.N. passed a Russia-backed cybercrime resolution. That’s not good news for Internet freedom. Mark Raymond and Justin Sherman - December 3, 2019 Moscow is becoming far more skilled in advancing its agenda at the United Nations.
Would Republican senators ever vote to convict Trump? Here’s what we can learn from the rest of the world. David Samuels - November 26, 2019 Sure, parties dump their prime ministers — but they rarely throw out ‘their’ presidents. Here’s why.
The Hong Kong protests have been going on for months. What explains this sustained action? Daniel Mattingly - September 30, 2019 Here’s how leaderless protests get people out on the streets.
China and Russia have deep financial ties to Venezuela. Here’s what’s at stake. Stephen B. Kaplan and Michael Penfold - February 21, 2019 A month ago, Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaidó refused
Does Trump really have ‘absolute power’ to declare a national emergency? Let’s examine the statute. Andrew Rudalevige - February 15, 2019 Editors' note: We are reposting this analysis, first published on January
Eight years after Egypt’s revolution, here’s what we’ve learned about social media and protest Korhan Koçak and Killian Clarke - January 25, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83047" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Egyptians wave the national flag in
Here’s what Erick Erickson gets wrong about dictators and migration Kathryn Sikkink - December 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81107" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Undocumented Venezuelans are held in a
What can House Democrats accomplish with their new oversight and investigative powers? Eric Schickler and Douglas Kriner - November 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80751" align="aligncenter" width="960"] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks
Democracy is in crisis in Latin America. Brazil may be the next trouble spot. Scott Mainwaring and Luis Schenoni - October 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79199" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man yells after listening to
By ending ‘temporary protected status’ for half a million people, Trump has probably increased illegal migration David Leblang, Ankita Satpathy, Alexa Iadarola, Ben Helms, Kelsey Hunt, Eric Xu, Rebecca Brough, and Mahesh Rao - August 7, 2018 Since taking office, President Trump has shown a firm commitment
Congress has three tools to counter Trump on Russia Douglas Kriner - July 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75955" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Russian President Vladimir
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are dropping. This is why. Samuel Greene and Robertson Graeme - July 19, 2018 By rights, Vladimir Putin should be having the time of
Fifty years ago, American troops abandoned Khe Sanh. Here’s how the U.S. got over ‘Vietnam syndrome.’ Jonathan DiCicco and Benjamin Fordham - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75322" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] In this Feb. 7, 1968, photo,
The U.S. broke a huge global trade taboo. Here’s why Trump’s move might be legal. Krzysztof Pelc - June 7, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74238" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Volkswagen cars are lifted inside a
Will Sunday’s elections bring economic relief and reform to Venezuela? - May 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73507" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Venezuelan citizens cross the Simon Bolivar
In massive street protests, Nicaraguans are using Ortega’s revolutionary symbols against him Yerling Aguilera, Kai Thaler, and Eric Mosinger - May 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73294" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-government protesters on April 21 pull
What will happen to El Salvador when the U.S. ends the protected status of Salvadoran immigrants? Jesse Acevedo - February 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69559" align="aligncenter" width="960"] CASA de Maryland, an immigration advocacy
5 reasons the U.N. Security Council should care about the Burmese military’s sexual assaults on the Rohingya Rachel Vogelstein and Jamille Bigio - January 3, 2018 Burma’s ethnic cleansing campaign against Rohingya Muslims has been rife
Hondurans are in the streets because they don’t believe their election results Orlando Pérez and Mitchell Seligson - December 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67416" align="alignleft" width="960"] A masked protester stands by a
Evo Morales wants to change the law so he can remain president. Is Bolivia’s democracy in danger? Santiago Anria - November 28, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66628" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Bolivian President Evo Morales in February 2016.
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
When democracies are under attack, it’s time to rein in executive power Michael Miller, Kaare Strom, and Benjamin Graham - October 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52816" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In December 2016, Ryszard Petru, center,
Puerto Rico’s troubles are far from over. The population’s health is at risk. Jennifer Sciubba and Jeremy Youde - October 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64849" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On Oct. 10, Yanira Rios collects
It’s not just Venezuela. Elected governments don’t necessarily defend democracy or protect human rights. Jimena Galindo and Christopher Sabatini - August 11, 2017 On Aug. 8, 12 countries in Latin America raised their
Venezuela’s government wants to write a new constitution. That way lies autocracy. Javier Corrales - May 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58250" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators who oppose the Venezuelan government
5 lessons from former presidents on making good decisions Ignacio Araya - May 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57810" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump salutes after laying a
In Ecuador’s extremely tight election, the left defied the odds Fabiana Perera - April 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56368" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President-elect Lenín Moreno greets supporters near
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
Ecuador votes on Sunday. These are 5 things you need to know. John Polga-Hecimovich - February 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54290" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A poster with an image of
U.S.-Venezuela relations will probably deteriorate under Trump. Ask ExxonMobil why. Timothy Gill - December 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S.
The U.S. has a long history of hacking other democracies Mariya Omelicheva, Christian Crandall, and Ryan Beasley - December 20, 2016 Why do democratic governments so often engage in violent covert
The electoral college is a medieval relic. Only the U.S. still has one. Josep Colomer - December 11, 2016 The U.S. electoral college is a medieval relic. For several
The U.S. needs a new approach to counterinsurgency. This is what it can learn from El Salvador. Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - December 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50556" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Al-Nusra Front fighters in the town
Sure, the U.S. and Russia often meddle in foreign elections. Does it matter? Dov Levin - September 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45923" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A voter wears an "I voted"
The sky fell on the U.S. poultry industry last year. But NAFTA and the TPP helped protect U.S. exports. Chad Bown - August 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45785" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Cage-free chickens forage at an
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
6 things you need to know about Venezuela’s political and economic crisis Michael McCarthy - May 18, 2016 Venezuela is a powder keg. Once a rich country held
Here’s why some people think Brazil is in the middle of a ‘soft coup’ Héctor Perla - April 16, 2016 Brazil’s elected government is in the news, but is it
Obama’s visit to Cuba is actually a triumph of Castro’s revolutionary defense policies Héctor Perla - March 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37880" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Cuban President Raúl Castro meets President
Why Turkey’s authoritarian descent shakes up democratic theory Jason Brownlee - March 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37754" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers
Portugal faces a political crisis, but it’s the same one facing governments everywhere Cas Mudde - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31385" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Paulo Portas (C), leader of the
Those with darker skin report slower police response throughout the Americas Mitchell Seligson, Mollie Cohen, and Elizabeth Zechmeister - February 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21073" align="alignnone" width="620"] Riot police and security officers clash
It’s Columbus Day. Let’s talk about geography (and Ebola). Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - October 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16722" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Map created by SafariBookings.com to show
It's Columbus Day. Let's talk about geography (and Ebola). - October 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16722" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Map created by SafariBookings.com to show
Hot pursuit in Syria and in history Lionel Beehner - September 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16272" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Pancho Villa (Smithsonian)[/caption] Secretary of State
Proxy war can have dangerous consequences Erica D. Borghard - July 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13635" align="alignnone" width="620"] A pro-Russian fighter stands near a
Did Russian personnel help take down MH17? Austin Carson - July 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13351" align="alignnone" width="620"] Debris lies at the crash site
5 reasons I am surprised the crisis in Crimea is escalating so quickly Joshua Tucker - February 28, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] An unidentified gunman uses his
The SOTU Agenda: Avoiding Congress, on Capitol Hill Andrew Rudalevige - January 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5865" align="alignleft" width="300" special=""] Pres. Obama in an earlier
Maps of global polarization Erik Voeten - October 10, 2013 The map below (click to enlarge) shows the ideologies of
How America Exports Its Gun Problems Henry Farrell - September 26, 2013 [caption id="attachment_264" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] (Carlos Jasso/AP Photo)[/caption] American debates
The U.S. is still lonely at the United Nations Erik Voeten - September 25, 2013 When President Obama first addressed the U.N. General Assembly in 2009, he
Is the US fighting one war, or four? James Fearon - May 3, 2013 Linda Blimes and Michael Intriligator ask the surprising (relative to
Hugo Chavez, the U.S., and Latin America in the United Nations Erik Voeten - March 6, 2013 Hugo Chavez was, to put it mildly, no fan of
Hugo Chávez and the Death of Populism Erik Voeten - March 6, 2013 The following guest post is by Diego von Vacano, a
The House that Chavez Built Joshua Tucker - March 6, 2013 The following is a guest post from political scientist Jennifer Cyr of the
Debacle in South Ossetia: Variations on a theme in de facto state elections Joshua Tucker - February 10, 2012 We welcome the following election report from Professor Julie George
The Google Map War? Erik Voeten - November 10, 2010 Central America already gave us a soccer war, are we
Take That Tom Coburn and the New York Times! Joshua Tucker - October 22, 2009 As my own personal rebuttal to "Senator Coburn":https://themonkeycage.org/2009/10/my_two_cents_on_coburns_propos.html and Patricia
The Case for Filibustering; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Mitch McConnell* Gregory Koger - September 23, 2009 [Sorry it has been a while. APSA and teaching and
Book Review: Method and Meaning in Polls and Surveys John Sides - August 1, 2009 In one of my posts on the value of polls,
The Best Countries for Business - April 22, 2009 Forbes magazine has just released its ranking of the “best