Does Putin have a vote in U.S. elections? Elizabeth N. Saunders, Marina E. Henke, Nadiya Kostyuk, Rachel Myrick, and Kenneth Schultz - September 28, 2023 International relations scholars have a ‘good chat’ about U.S. elections and foreign policy.
Ukraine accused Russia of torture. Here’s how to prosecute those crimes. Alyson Reynolds, Elijah Tsai, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - November 22, 2022 Ukraine’s allies can use their own courts to investigate war crimes
Sweden’s next prime minister will juggle an awkward coalition Jacob Christensen - September 22, 2022 Passing budgets and laws won’t be easy, given the policy disagreements among the four parties
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
NATO can’t send troops to Ukraine. Here is what it will probably do instead. Sara Moller - February 28, 2022 The security and defense of alliance members that border Russia and Ukraine will be a top priority.
22 countries agreed to establish green shipping routes. That’s big news. Jan Stockbruegger - November 30, 2021 The new initiative could lead to a cleaner maritime industry.
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think. Daniel M. Smith - October 5, 2021 Why dynasties dominate the leadership in Japan, and around the world.
Does funding help encourage women to run for legislative office? Season Hoard, Ragnhild Muriaas, and Amy G. Mazur - September 28, 2021 Research explains when political financing works — and when it doesn’t
Protesters are angry that Turkey withdrew from a women’s rights convention. Will it hurt women’s rights? Tevfik Murat Yildirim and Alper Tolga Bulut - July 7, 2021 Our research reveals that Erdoğan’s rhetoric and actions can change Turkish attitudes on gender.
If Biden wants to help American families recover from the pandemic, his plans should emphasize good jobs Leah Ruppanner and Jennifer Hook - June 7, 2021 Kids do better when their parents have more control over their time and better working conditions
Why did France and the U.K. dispatch their navies to fight over fish? Sara Mitchell - May 9, 2021 Maritime disputes among democracies are more common than you think
Rumors are flying that China is behind the coup in Myanmar. That’s almost certainly wrong. Enze Han - March 1, 2021 But if the Myanmar crisis turns into a great power confrontation, China might back the generals.
Biden called climate change an ‘existential threat.’ Can the U.N. Security Council help? Morgan Bazilian, Joshua Busby, and Florian Krampe - March 1, 2021 The U.S. presides over the council this month
Biden will stop the U.S. troop drawdown in Germany, but also push for smaller deployments around the world Michael Allen, Michael Flynn, and Carla Martinez-Machain - February 10, 2021 Our research reveals what helps U.S. military basing succeed
Beijing increasingly relies on economic coercion to reach its diplomatic goals Gloria Xiong - July 23, 2020 Here’s why this type of retaliation may turn out to be more symbolic than powerful
European Union isn’t likely to blacklist U.S. travelers Henry Farrell - June 23, 2020 It is more worried about internal politics than snubbing the United States.
The risk of Sweden’s coronavirus strategy? Blind patriotism. Gina Gustavsson - May 3, 2020 Criticism from abroad may trigger a national identity threat for many Swedes
Trump wants to review the WHO’s actions. These are its key roles and limitations. Jeremy Youde - April 16, 2020 The logo and building of the World Health Organization headquarters
Why Trump has received a much smaller approval bump than other world leaders during the pandemic Shane Markowitz - April 7, 2020 The country’s highly polarized two-party system discourages ‘rallying around the flag’
This year’s low oil prices will hurt these countries the most Jeff D. Colgan and Emily Meierding - April 6, 2020 We looked at these 3 factors.
Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why. Henry Farrell - March 12, 2020 Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
U.S. ambassadorships are destination tourism for the mega-rich Henry Farrell - November 27, 2019 Want to be ambassador in Tokyo, Paris or Rome? You’ll need deep pockets and friends in high places.
The U.N. Climate Summit starts today. Here’s what it can — and can’t — achieve. Jessica Green - September 23, 2019 It has limits. But it’s not the only game in town.
Why buying Greenland wouldn’t really help the U.S. economy (even if it were for sale) Jonathan N. Markowitz and Benjamin Graham - August 28, 2019 Unlike Russia, the United States no longer depends on resource extraction.
Many whites view people of color as less American Michael Tesler / Managing Editor - July 15, 2019 Here’s the data.
Here are 4 ways that Venezuela’s crisis could end Jennifer Cyr and Jessica Maves Braithwaite - May 23, 2019 The military will play a decisive role.
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.
Christchurch and the rise of the far right Peter R. Neumann - March 18, 2019 Here are some factors fueling far-right terrorism.
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
Why the World Bank’s new famine warning system won’t help prevent famine Allison Grossman - December 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81442" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 21, 2018, photo,
Today, NATO begins a huge military exercise. Here’s what you need to know. Ralph Clem - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The U.S. Marine Corps version of
Brexit will weigh heavily on European security. Here’s why. Stephanie Hofmann - October 18, 2018 Over the coming months, the British government will almost certainly
The Arctic is melting. Here’s why cooperation and diplomacy get so complicated. Vanessa Lide and Kelly McFarland - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A path remains after the Finnish
In the TV thriller ‘Occupied,’ Russia has Western democracy on the run Stephen Dyson - March 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70705" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A campaign flag depicting Russian President Vladimir
How the U.S. can prepare for a major election hack Michael Miller - March 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70551" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A New York Board of Elections
The surprising consequence of lowering the voting age Jens Dahlgaard - March 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69808" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Wristbands for voters are seen at
This is why Indian immigrants won’t benefit from Trump’s immigration plan Ramya Vijaya and Bidisha Biswas - March 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69933" align="alignnone" width="960"] Members of the Republican Hindu Coalition
How flawed constitutions undermine democracy Victor Menaldo and Michael Albertus - February 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A replica of the Liberty Bell stands
The yearly Corruption Perceptions Index just came out. Who got the gold medal? Dan Hough - February 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69521" align="aligncenter" width="960"] New Zealand had the top scores
Why is Ethiopia in upheaval? This brief history explains a lot. Lovise Aalen - February 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69379" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced Thursday
There’s a big problem with how the census measures race Richard Alba - February 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68907" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Activists hold signs during a news
What the ‘s—hole’ debate gets wrong about Africa Christopher Day and Beth Whitake - January 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68183" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Sen. Dick Durbin,
Russia is looking to engage with the Taliban. Here’s why. Samuel Ramani - January 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68101" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. soldier patrols in Asad
Russia has been meddling in foreign elections for decades. Has it made a difference? Lucan Way and Adam E. Casey - January 8, 2018 Russian interference in the 2016 election has gotten an enormous amount
Development aid isn’t reaching the poorest. Here’s what that means. Ryan Briggs - December 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57776" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman carries a bag of rice
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize winner wants to ban nuclear weapons. Here’s why the U.S. is opposed. Rebecca Gibbons - December 11, 2017 On Sunday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing José Caamaño and Casal Bértoa - November 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
Why do nations invest in international aid? Ask Norway. And China. Nikolai Hegertun and Dan Banik - October 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this 2013 file photo, South
Norway elects a new parliament on 9/11. Here are 4 things to know. Jonas Draege and James Dennison - September 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63325" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, left,
America needs Europe’s help with sanctions. It may not get it. Keith Preble and Bryan Early - August 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62760" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
Across the globe, governments are cracking down on civic organizations. This is why. Kendra Dupuy, James Ron, and Aseem Prakash - July 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60633" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy eats out of a
One year after the Brexit vote, Britain’s relationship with the E.U. is unlikely to change much. Here’s why. Andrew Moravcsik - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56036" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this file photo, demonstrators fly
The ‘wave’ of right-wing populist sentiment is a myth Larry Bartels - June 21, 2017 Last year’s Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump and
Democracies are no better at educating students than autocracies. This is why. Sirianne Dahlum and Carl Knutsen - June 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59717" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (iStock)[/caption] Democracies outperform autocracies on education.
We examined more than 1,300 journalist killings between 2002 and 2013. Here’s what we learned. Sabine Carey and Anita Gohdes - March 28, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55987" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A journalist from the Balochistan Union
By not taking refugees, the U.S. may make them more dangerous Jonah Eaton and Adnan Naseemullah - March 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55795" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child, fleeing from
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else. Samantha Brown - March 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
Somali pirates just hijacked an oil tanker. Here’s what pirates want — and where they strike. Ursula Daxecker, Brandon Prins, and Anup Phayal - March 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52619" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Philippine Coast Guard boat, left,
The U.S. carried out extraordinary rendition flights from 2001-2005. Here are 15 more countries that helped. Rebecca Cordell - March 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55337" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A barbed wire fence surrounding a
3 things to know about the Trump administration’s warning shots on NATO Michael Cecire - February 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54703" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis greets
Yes, our ‘flawed’ democracy just got downgraded. Here’s why. Michael Hall and Dinorah Azpuru - February 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54524" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters on Nov. 8, 2016 received
The Women’s March organizers want a general strike against Trump. Could it work? Kerstin Hamann, E. Kelly, and Alison Johnston - February 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53747" align="aligncenter" width="504"] People protest in D.C. on Jan.
There’s more to measuring corruption than Transparency International’s annual index, just released Dan Hough - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53160" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An activist seeking more transparency in
Worried about NATO? Here are 3 things to watch. Sara Moller - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_50936" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dutch soldiers take part in large-scale
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
Yes, NATO is sharing the defense burden. Here’s what we found. Jordan Becker and Edmund Malesky - December 9, 2016 Since the United Kingdom's “Brexit” referendum in June, European leaders
Here’s why Theresa May will become Britain’s first female leader since Thatcher Karen Beckwith and Diana O'Brien - July 12, 2016 By the end of this week, Britain will once again
A quick Brexit or a delayed departure? Here’s where it gets tricky for businesses. Chad Bown - July 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43411" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past Mini cars
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
Here are the E.U.’s four options for negotiating Brexit Mark Hallerberg - June 29, 2016 As the fog clears from the Brexit vote in the
If Hillary Clinton cracks that ‘highest, hardest glass ceiling,’ she’ll bring other women along with her into office Curtis Bell - June 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42607" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, center,
Ukraine has been part of Europe for nearly a millennium. Christian Raffensperger - April 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38816" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Flags of the Dutch E.U. presidency
It’s not just Trump. Authoritarian populism is rising across the West. Here’s why. Pippa Norris - March 11, 2016 Many American commentators have had trouble understanding the rise of
What does our energy future look like? This new report offers a glimpse. David Victor - March 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36651" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ali al-Naimi, center, the Saudi minister
Here’s why you have to watch ‘Occupied’ – a near-future political nightmare Stephen Dyson - February 18, 2016 “The age of petroleum is over,” proclaims Jesper Berg, the
Here’s this year’s (flawed) Corruption Perception Index. Those flaws are useful. Dan Hough - January 27, 2016 On Wednesday, Transparency International (TI), the world’s leading anti-corruption organization, is
Bolivian elections get the Hollywood treatment, and now we’re discussing term limits da Silva and Von Vacano - December 23, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLZo_ILZhfk Bolivian politics are not usually the stuff of
Governments don’t outsource atrocities to militias. Here’s what really happens. Ragnhild Nordås, Jessica Stanton, and Dara Cohen - December 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33865" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Migrants and refugees arriving from Croatia
Why would a president wreck the economy before an election? Dorothy Kronick - December 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33099" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Lilian Tintori, center, wife of jailed
Will elections steer Tanzania in a new direction? Sterling Roop and Keith Weghorst - October 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30919" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A bajaji driver waits in traffic
Ignore the old complaints about U.N. funding. Here are some new ones. Erin Graham - September 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30168" align="aligncenter" width="982"] A United Nations logo is seen
Talking about war makes it more likely. Look at South Sudan. Mareike Schomerus and de Vries - August 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28610" align="aligncenter" width="3264"] Mundri, South Sudan, December 8, 2014.
How to win the (women's) World Cup - July 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27051" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] United States' Carli Lloyd
How to win the (women’s) World Cup Dominik Stecula and Daniel Drugge - July 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27051" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] United States' Carli Lloyd
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That's why it's in trouble. Henry Farrell - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That’s why it’s in trouble. Kathleen McNamara - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
How do you measure 'democracy'? - June 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26386" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A woman prepares to vote in
How do you measure ‘democracy’? Seva Gunitsky - June 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26386" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A woman prepares to vote in
Governance, gender and no guarantees in Africa's oil-rich states Laura Seay - June 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26264" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] Nigerian soldiers of
Governance, gender and no guarantees in Africa’s oil-rich states Laura Seay and Celeste Hicks - June 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26264" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] Nigerian soldiers of
Was what happened in Charleston terrorism? Brian Phillips - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26238" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People concerned about relatives
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights? Andrew Reynolds - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
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
Do economic inequality and political inequality go together? Lawrence Ezrow - April 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23389" align="alignnone" width="620"] Delegates watch as former president Bill
Russia – perhaps more restrained and less powerful than you think? Ryan Maness and Brandon Valeriano - March 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23185" align="alignnone" width="620"] A US Air Force C-17 lands
Media portrayals of Africa promote paternalism Andy Baker - March 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22373" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A family of refugees that fled
The best and worst elections of 2014 Pippa Norris - February 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21285" align="aligncenter" width="1430"] The global map of electoral integrity,
Can Syriza actually govern Greece? Dan Hough - January 24, 2015 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Election Reports, we are
Fundamentalist wrath Ron Hassner - January 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20060" align="aligncenter" width="372"] British Muslims Protest the 2006 Danish
Is the NATO rapid-reaction force fiction? Heidi Hardt - December 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19438" align="alignnone" width="620"] NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg holds