Are Black voters really leaving Democrats in the dust?
The data from recent elections tell a more complicated story.
In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practice
Afrobarometer surveys in 39 countries highlight hurdles to women’s participation in politics.
Most Republican candidates endorse the ‘big lie’ — even when voters don’t
We examined whether candidates’ beliefs — for and against the "big lie” — matched up with those of their state’s voters. Nope.
How does the U.S. block China from getting microchips made abroad?
There is a long history behind the global control America has over semiconductors.
Protesting for reproductive rights on International Women’s Day? Here are some lessons from the Women’s March.
Here’s what my research found
Many college Republicans didn’t vote for Trump in 2020. His racist rhetoric may be why.
The ‘diploma divide’ appears to run through Republicans as well
Virginia’s upcoming election pits rural voters against urban ones. Why is there such a divide?
The key factor is their different attitudes about race, our research finds.
Two of China’s Belt and Road projects reveal a flaw in the G-7′s new global financing plan
For some countries, megaprojects have political and infrastructure goals
Morocco ‘weaponized’ migration to punish Spain. That’s more common than you think.
My research identified four different approaches to creating ‘weapons of mass migration’
Research shows just how much more power White voters wield in local politics
That’s true even when Blacks and Latinos are in the majority
Trump’s request for a ‘favor’ could really hurt Ukraine’s president and his agenda
Here’s how Zelensky’s anti-corruption campaign matters for international politics.
How did the Catholic Church respond to Africa’s decolonization? This new book explains.
“African Catholic” investigates the transformation of both church and politics.
New polling shows how much sexism is hurting the Democratic women running for president.
More than a quarter of Democratic primary voters score higher than average on a “hostile sexism” scale.
Michigan’s clean energy standards violate international trade law
Seven states have passed environmental laws that are incompatible with the United States’ international obligations.
In 2018, the turnout gap between young and old people didn’t really shrink at all
[caption id="attachment_83591" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters cast ballots at Hoyt Park
These 5 charts explain who voted how in the 2018 midterm election
[caption id="attachment_80029" align="aligncenter" width="960"] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)
Does the Republican Party really have a young person problem?
[caption id="attachment_64614" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Students in the Congressional Page program
Italy claims it’s found a solution to Europe’s migrant problem. Here’s why Italy’s wrong.
[caption id="attachment_63923" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Refugees and migrants are transferred off
When young people get involved in online communities, it leads them toward politics
[caption id="attachment_47861" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (iStockphoto)[/caption] The 18-year-olds who can
What makes young people more excited about politics? Deciding how to spend municipal budgets
[caption id="attachment_47861" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (iStockphoto)[/caption] Young people, like many Americans,
More and more people get their news via social media. Is that good or bad?
[caption id="attachment_46991" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton checks
Does arguing about politics turn young people off? Surprisingly, no.
[caption id="attachment_46574" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Young and old supporters cheer Secretary
A politician walks into a joke. Does she get elected?
[caption id="attachment_46180" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Actress Tina Fey, left, plays Sarah
How social media helps young people — especially minorities and the poor — get politically engaged
[caption id="attachment_46000" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this July 8, 2016 file
Why free love in the FARC isn’t so free. (You wouldn’t know it from reading the New York Times.)
[caption id="attachment_37782" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A member of the Revolutionary Armed
Ukraine’s government almost fell yesterday. It’s still in crisis. Here’s what happened and why it matters
[caption id="attachment_35973" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, center,
Do-gooders, do no harm: What are the best — and worst — ways to help those mired in international conflicts?
[caption id="attachment_27514" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this photo taken Friday, June
What happened the last time South Carolina debated the Confederate flag? Hate, but also hope.
[caption id="attachment_26439" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Protesters hold a sign during a
You can't understand how Russians think by reading Russian literature
[caption id="attachment_26131" align="aligncenter" width="2610"] Does Gogol or Pussy Riot tell
You can’t understand how Russians think by reading Russian literature
[caption id="attachment_26131" align="aligncenter" width="2610"] Does Gogol or Pussy Riot tell
Business doesn't always get its way
The general public, political pundits, policymakers and the media agree:
Business doesn’t always get its way
The general public, political pundits, policymakers and the media agree:
Political rhetoric and institutions fuel xenophobic violence in South Africa
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Expert analysis on U.S., Russia and arming Ukraine
Looking for a source for expert analysis on U.S.-Russian relations
Austerity is still popular despite an abject record of failure
[caption id="attachment_19962" align="alignleft" width="235"] (Courtesy Oxford University Press)[/caption] Dan Drezner
Social media hasn't boosted young voter turnout
[caption id="attachment_18554" align="alignnone" width="620"] Charice Leonard (left) and Jonathan Struckhoff
Social media hasn’t boosted young voter turnout
[caption id="attachment_18554" align="alignnone" width="620"] Charice Leonard (left) and Jonathan Struckhoff
How Putin turned Ukraine to the West
[caption id="attachment_17378" align="alignnone" width="620"] Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko holds his
Will the Malaysia Airlines tragedy change the trajectory of events in Ukraine?
[caption id="attachment_13189" align="alignnone" width="620"] People light candles in front of
To strengthen claims on Crimea, Russia and Ukraine woo Crimean Tatars
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Crimean Tatars gathered for the
Ukraine update: A quick guide to our recent scholarly commentary
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] People attend an anti-war rally
Who are the Crimean Tatars, and why are they important?
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Ukrainian men help pull one
What political scientists are saying about the Iran deal
[caption id="attachment_3523" align="aligncenter" width="576" special=""] Associated Press[/caption] I gave my
Military Primacy Doesn’t Pay (Nearly As Much As You Think)
Continuing our new series of collaborations with political science journals,
The Purest Political Economist of Them All: Albert Hirschman’s Legacy
Continuing our collaboration with the APSA Political Economy newsletter, today
Some Stuff I Learned at ISA
'--This is a cross-post from Political Violence @ a Glance--
The killer conflict-of-interest statement
From an op-ed by Campbell Brown titled, "Obama: Stop Condescending
Expert Analysis: Tymoshenko Verdict in Ukraine
Yesterday in Ukraine, the country's most prominent opposition leader -
APSA Panels worth attending
John has already mentioned the "political science meets journalism":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/08/apsa_panel_what_can_political.html and