After a decade of crisis, Greek politics are turning normal and more technocratic Harris Mylonas - July 13, 2019 The election seems to have consolidated competition.
Europeans have lost faith in their governments and institutions. Why? We did the research. Jeff Frieden and Chase Foster - September 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63787" align="alignnone" width="960"] A supporter of Greece's extreme right party
So is the wave of populist nationalism finished? Hardly. Pippa Norris - May 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58471" align="alignleft" width="960"] French presidential candidate for the far-right
Italy votes Sunday on changing its political system. Here are 3 lessons from Greece. Neophytos Loizides and Iosif Kovras - November 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50311" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A couple enjoy Rome's skyline as
Europe’s traditional left is in a death spiral. Even if you don’t like the left, this is a problem. Sheri Berman - October 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48102" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French Socialist Party leader and President
The British people have spoken. But what exactly did they say? Turkuler Isiksel - July 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43229" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On May 14, Conservative MP Boris
Is it possible to have populism without racism? Benjamin McKean - May 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40669" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
It’s not just Trump. Voting for populists makes voters angrier and more discontented. der Brug, de Lange, and Matthijs Rooduijn - May 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40260" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters hold signs at presidential candidate
No, Portugal is not having a constitutional crisis. This is the real story. Diogo Lemos - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31361" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Portuguese parliament is seen in
These six graphs explain what’s affecting the upcoming Portuguese elections Pedro Magalhães - October 1, 2015 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Monkey Cage Election Reports, we are
What happens to the left when it gains power? Look at Greece’s Syriza party. Jonathan Olsen and Dan Hough - September 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29070" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Alexis Tsipras, now Greece's prime minister
What happens to the left when it gains power? Look at Greece's Syriza party. - September 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29070" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Alexis Tsipras, now Greece's prime minister
Greece just called new elections. Here’s the background you need to understand them. Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - August 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28787" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras delivers
Greece just called new elections. Here's the background you need to understand them. - August 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28787" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras delivers
What is making it so difficult for Greece’s ruling coalition to govern effectively? Seth Jolly, Ryan Bakker, and Jonathan Polk - August 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28189" align="aligncenter" width="4000"] A Greek flag flies outside the
What is making it so difficult for Greece's ruling coalition to govern effectively? - August 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28189" align="aligncenter" width="4000"] A Greek flag flies outside the
This is why the current euro zone plan for Greece is going to fail Sheri Berman - July 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27723" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] An anti-austerity protester throws
What’s the matter with Greece? It can’t run the clean and effective government necessary for a healthy economy. Matthew Gabel - July 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27436" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tourists enter and exit the Parthenon
What were the Greeks thinking? Here's a poll taken just before the referendum. - July 9, 2015 Sunday's referendum asked the Greek people a very specific and complicated
What were the Greeks thinking? Here’s a poll taken just before the referendum. Stefanie Walter - July 9, 2015 Sunday's referendum asked the Greek people a very specific and complicated
Why the Greeks rejected Europe's bailout - July 6, 2015 In his book "Alien Rule," sociologist Michael Hechter considers the
Why the Greeks rejected Europe’s bailout - July 6, 2015 In his book "Alien Rule," sociologist Michael Hechter considers the
Why the Greek referendum is the referendum from hell Stathis Kalyvas - July 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27023" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Empty shelves greet shoppers
Greece isn't the first country to have a debt referendum. Does Iceland provide useful lessons? Henry Farrell - July 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27012" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A man begs next
Greece isn’t the first country to have a debt referendum. Does Iceland provide useful lessons? Joseph Jupille, David Leblang, and Amber Curtis - July 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27012" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A man begs next
Has the Greek government always wanted Grexit? Nikitas Konstantinidis - July 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26995" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] A protester sports the word
Why the Greek referendum is like a badly designed game of three dimensional chess Joshua Tucker - July 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26997" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] Demonstrators shout slogans against austerity
Why an agreement on Greece is so difficult Mark Hallerberg - July 1, 2015 On Tuesday, Greece failed to make a payment to the
The austerity referendum solves a problem for Greece's leaders. It may solve a problem for Europe's leaders, too. Henry Farrell - June 28, 2015 The negotiations between Greece and its creditors concerning the country’s
The austerity referendum solves a problem for Greece’s leaders. It may solve a problem for Europe’s leaders, too. Arthur Goldhammer - June 28, 2015 The negotiations between Greece and its creditors concerning the country’s
English voters were influenced by the politics of fear Peter Hall - May 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24602" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Scottish National Party candidate
Moving to the center can be costly for left-wing parties Jonathan Polk and Johannes Karreth - May 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24360" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] Britain's Labour Party leader Ed
How Russia Today is using YouTube Robert Orttung, Elizabeth Nelson, and Anthony Livshen - March 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22967" align="aligncenter" width="600"] As described on its Web site,
Tsipras' Greek balancing act begins Joshua Tucker - February 3, 2015 Continuing our series of Monkey Cage Election Reports, the following
Tsipras’ Greek balancing act begins Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - February 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20845" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras holds
Can Syriza actually govern Greece? Dan Hough - January 24, 2015 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Election Reports, we are
Greece goes to the polls, and Europe holds its breath Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - January 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20463" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pinelopi Gerasimou/Monkey Cage[/caption] Joshua Tucker: Continuing our
Why everything is at stake and yet nothing will be decided in today’s Greek presidential election Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - December 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19191" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Democracy returns to Greece yet again,
Why everything is at stake and yet nothing will be decided in today's Greek presidential election Joshua Tucker - December 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19191" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Democracy returns to Greece yet again,
The political limits of Grecovery Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - July 31, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13735" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A SYRIZA rally in front of
How economic despair pushed Spain to embrace a new party Sofia Perez - June 9, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] An anti-eviction activist of the
A European shutdown? The 2014 European elections and the great recession Erik Voeten - November 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
Sand Dunes in the Greek Landscape: Party Politics and Political Coalitions in Times of Crisis Joshua Tucker - June 11, 2013 [Photo Credit: Harris Mylonas] The following is a guest
2012 Greek (2nd) Parliamentary Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - June 19, 2012 The following post election report on Sunday's Greek parliamentary elections
Football and the Greek Election Erik Voeten - June 18, 2012 There has been broad speculation on if and how Greece's
Question on combining results from Greek polls Andrew Gelman - June 2, 2012 Nick Firoozye writes: In Greece there are 10 polling companies
2012 Greek Parliamentary Elections: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - May 7, 2012 The following post-election report on the 2012 Greek Parliamentary Elections
Pre-Election Report: 2012 Greek Parliamentary Election Joshua Tucker - May 6, 2012 The following pre-election report is written by Harris Mylonas, Assistant
2009 Greek Parliamentary Elections Joshua Tucker - October 5, 2009 In our continuing series of "election reports from political scientists":https://themonkeycage.org/2009/09/election_reports_and_political.html,