Why U.S. data forms are adding new race and ethnicity options Amanda Sahar d’Urso - April 5, 2024 Many Americans welcome the shift in how the government tallies people of Hispanic/Latino and MENA descent.
What will keep ships — and people — safer in the Gulf of Guinea? Simon Rotzer, Sayed Riyadi, Kayla Marie Reno, Curie Maharani, Brandon Prins, Anup Phayal, and Aaron Gold - June 9, 2022 Here’s an update on piracy incidents
Could the U.S. soon be on track to cut carbon emissions in half? Leah C. Stokes - June 7, 2022 Here’s the latest on Biden’s executive actions — and Manchin’s signals about legislation
NATO was founded to protect ‘civilized’ people. That means White. Amoz JY Hor - April 10, 2022 Four historical examples show how much race has always mattered in defining ‘Western civilization’
Russia is about to plunge into financial crisis. How will citizens react? Tom Pepinsky - February 27, 2022 If Putin wants to stop a bank run, he doesn’t have good options
Fights over marine boundaries are creating safe zones for pirates Brandon Prins, Anup Phayal, and Aaron Gold - August 4, 2021 New research reveals how contested waters have become maritime hot spots
Can the U.S. and India depend on each other? Christopher Clary - August 1, 2021 Here are the takeaways from the July 2021 bilateral meetings.
Don’t expect regional organizations to rein in coups Emmanuel Balogun and Aarie Glas - July 13, 2021 Here’s why ASEAN and ECOWAS stumbled after recent coups in Mali and Myanmar.
Two of China’s Belt and Road projects reveal a flaw in the G-7′s new global financing plan Alvin Camba - June 28, 2021 For some countries, megaprojects have political and infrastructure goals
How do you persuade skeptics to get vaccinated? Trust matters more than information. Pauline Jones and Laura Rozek - June 10, 2021 That’s what we found by surveying more than 15 countries in five world regions
South Korea rebuffed Trump. Here’s why it might cooperate with Biden. Ramon Pacheco Pardo - May 20, 2021 The Moon government might be interested in joining ‘the Quad,’ if doing so doesn’t openly antagonize China
Huawei is trying to avoid U.S. sanctions. That may change the U.S.-China tech rivalry in Africa. Henry Tugendhat - April 29, 2021 The company’s new mobile phone operating system sets up a battle between U.S. and Chinese tech firms over what Africans can see, hear, read and say.
Did the Boulder shooting count as White male violence? Depends on how you define White. Amanda Sahar d’Urso - April 7, 2021 Here’s the history behind why U.S. law classifies people from the Middle East as White.
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.
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
Do U.S. policing programs help boost the militarization of foreign police forces? Benjamin Kenzer - July 10, 2020 Joint police/military training is a feature of some U.S.-funded programs.
China’s making inroads in the Middle East. The Trump administration isn’t happy. Jonathan Fulton - June 2, 2020 But U.S. pressure to reject China could bring out a great power rivalry in the region
Developing countries have been busy forging trade agreements — with one another Nita Rudra and Daniela Donno - May 26, 2020 Supply chains in a post-pandemic world might revolve far less around China
Hate crimes against Asian Americans have been declining for years. Will the coronavirus change that? Ayal Feinberg - April 12, 2020 Social distancing may reduce opportunities to act on bias
Asians are stereotyped as ‘competent but cold.’ Here’s how that increases backlash from the coronavirus pandemic. Yuhua Wang - April 5, 2020 Leaders can make this better — or worse
This tiny African country got the U.N.’s top court to investigate Myanmar for genocide Oumar Ba - January 28, 2020 Why would Gambia step up for the Muslim minority Rohingya thousands of miles away?
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 Amazon isn’t the only forest that’s burning. Can consumer pressure stop the destruction? Nives Dolšak, Christianna Parr, and Aseem Prakash - October 13, 2019 Some certification schemes may just be “greenwashing”
The U.S. Navy and Southeast Asian nations held joint maneuvers for the first time. What are the key takeaways? Hunter Marston - September 12, 2019 Beijing held similar maritime exercises in 2018.
Would it be ethical for the U.N. refugee agency to send Rohingya back to Myanmar? Mollie Gerver - December 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81619" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rohingya refugees shout slogans against repatriation
The Malaysian election results were a surprise. Here are 4 things to know. Sebastian Dettman - May 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73348" align="aligncenter" width="960"] At a convenience shop in Kuala
Why Trump’s tariffs could weaken U.S. influence in the world Jonathan Moyer and David Bohl - March 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_50866" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A container area at the Yangshan
Will the Olympics help — or hurt — regional tensions in Asia? Watch for these 3 things. Kelly McFarland - February 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69087" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A visitor passes under LED light
Cornel West accused Ta-Nehisi Coates of being a neoliberal. Does neoliberal still mean anything? Walter Hatch - January 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68378" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philosophy professor Cornel West speaks at
Why is Burma driving out the Rohingya — and not its other despised minorities? Navine Murshid - November 9, 2017 Why is Burma attacking only the Rohingya? As the Burmese military drives out upward
There’s a massive humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps Nayma Qayum - October 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64732" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rohingya refugees describe Myanmar’s military as
5 things you need to know about the Rohingya crisis — and how it could roil Southeast Asia Mayesha Alam - September 14, 2017 A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding along the Bangladesh-Burma border. More than 370,000
Why is China suddenly leading the climate change effort? It’s a business decision. Roselyn Hsueh - June 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60221" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Windmills at the Da Bancheng Wind
Don’t believe what Putin is saying about ‘patriotic’ Russian hackers Henry Farrell - June 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59446" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Security instructors at IBM simulate cyberattacks.
Can Trump count on Manila to put pressure on North Korea? 3 points to know. Sheena Greitens - May 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58378" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at
The Gulf states are turning to Asia in a big way. Here’s why it matters. Coates Ulrichsen - April 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57067" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves with
When the U.S. funds global health, other countries do too Amy Patterson - March 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_12934" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Health workers take blood samples for
Is China ready to budge on the South China Sea? Here’s why compromise is possible. Eric Hyer - November 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49643" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Filipino protesters burn a U.S. flag
How fallen service members, and their families, became politically sacred Sarah Wagner - August 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45091" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The honor guard prepares to fold
Who supports violent extremism in developing countries? Youssouf Kiendrebeogo and Elena Ianchovichina - June 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42441" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Islamic State fighter waves the terrorist group's
Open data and (15 million!) new measures of democracy Joshua Tucker - February 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35589" align="aligncenter" width="1190"] Women's Political Empowerment Index for Southeast
Yes, Benedict Anderson was a political scientist Patricio Abinales - December 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33809" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Benedict "Ben" Anderson pictured with the
Here’s what political science can tell us about the Paris climate deal Johannes Urpelainen - December 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33540" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] An activist holds a poster during
It’s been 25 years since German reunification. Why are former East Germans responsible for so much xenophobic violence? Brandon Tensley - October 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_11538" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Berliners sing and dance on top
The Middle East and East Asia: A tale of two economic trajectories Etel Solingen - August 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28383" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People wait in line to buy
Why Russia tried to curb same-sex partner rights at the U.N. (and why it lost) Erik Voeten - March 25, 2015 On Tuesday, member states of the United Nations voted
Why is terror Islamist? Steven Fish - January 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20587" align="alignnone" width="620"] This image made from a video
Scapegoating Africa's immigrants Claire Adida - June 3, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11271" align="aligncenter" width="1024" special=""] Eastleigh, shown here in January
Scapegoating Africa’s immigrants Claire Adida - June 3, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11271" align="aligncenter" width="1024" special=""] Eastleigh, shown here in January
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren’t always bad for democracy Frances Brown and Dipali Mukhopadhyay - May 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren't always bad for democracy Frances Brown and Dipali Mukhopadhyay - May 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha
Chinese signaling in the East China Sea? M. Taylor Fravel and Iain Johnston - April 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9359" align="aligncenter" width="3968" special=""] A Chinese coast guard vessel
The 'failure' of the 'reset:' Obama's great mistake? Or Putin's? Erik Voeten - March 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7420" align="aligncenter" width="559" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Alexei
The ‘failure’ of the ‘reset:’ Obama’s great mistake? Or Putin’s? - March 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7420" align="aligncenter" width="559" special=""] Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Alexei
Where are the flawed elections? Erik Voeten - February 26, 2014 Pippa Norris is the McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the John
The end of race-based politics in South Africa? Joshua Tucker - January 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5940" align="aligncenter" width="586"] South African anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele,
Is the nonproliferation agenda stuck in the Cold War? Erica Chenoweth - October 29, 2013 [Note from Erica Chenoweth: This is a guest post from Francesca
Malaysian Elections Post-Election Report: Part I Joshua Tucker - May 8, 2013 We are pleased to continue our series of Election Reports with
Could Fossil Fuel Abundance Have Negative Political Consequences? Erik Voeten - May 6, 2013 Charles Mann has an interesting article in the Atlantic about
The Limits of the Indonesian Model Joshua Tucker - March 12, 2013 The following is a guest post from Tom Pepinsky. He is Assistant
What do legislatures in authoritarian regimes do? Joshua Tucker - December 14, 2012 No, this post is not going to feature another picture
Conceding and Thriving: Strong-State Democratization in Asia Joshua Tucker - June 26, 2012 Continuing our on going partnership with the Comparative Democratization Section
From AAA to AA+: Markets, Governments and the Downgrade Layna Mosley - August 6, 2011 Standard and Poor’s downgrade of United States debt came after
Cracking Down Paul Staniland - March 29, 2011 In December I published an article in Comparative Political Studies
Where Does Japan Put Nuclear Facilities? John Sides - March 14, 2011 bq. While a large literature exists on the siting of