Romania’s democracy is back from the brink (for now) Grigore Pop-Eleches - May 27, 2025 Nicușor Dan pulls off a decisive win after last year’s cancelled election.
Do Europeans have faith in the European Union? Pablo M. Pinto, Stephanie Rickard, and James Vreeland - March 7, 2025 We designed a survey to find out.
New voices join Good Authority Kim Yi Dionne and John Sides - February 27, 2025 We welcome nine political scientists to our team of experts in our latest cohort of Good Authority fellows.
Good to Know: Sovereign debt Layna Mosley and B. Peter Rosendorff - January 10, 2025 Sovereign borrowing is central to what governments do – but increasingly costly, even for wealthy democracies.
The signs of democratic resilience in South Korea Ji Yeon Hong and Hye Young You - December 17, 2024 South Korean citizens have a clear message: There is no return to military rule.
Călin Georgescu’s unexpected rise changes Romanian politics Grigore Pop-Eleches - November 29, 2024 TikTok, protest votes, and record turnout in diaspora vote drive Romania’s election surprise.
Can bureaucrats fix South Asia’s winter pollution problem? Christopher Clary and Saad Gulzar - November 27, 2024 A Good Chat with Saad Gulzar on the science and politics behind the seasonal high pollution levels.
Moldova chooses Europe again as Sandu wins reelection Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - November 12, 2024 Modovans overseas helped reelect the pro-E.U. president, despite the Kremlin-backed interference.
The high stakes in Moldova’s 2024 election Isabelle DeSisto and Grigore Pop-Eleches - October 30, 2024 Will Russian interference throw this critical election?
Here’s what to watch in France’s snap elections Sophie Meunier - June 29, 2024 What this election means for Europe and the world.