In El Salvador and elsewhere, leaders find ways to break term limits Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - October 3, 2022 When leaders bend the rules to stay in power, it’s a red flag for democracy
Putin just called up young men to the war. He’s taking a big risk. Sam Greene - September 21, 2022 The survey data suggests that young married men may start opposing the Ukraine war
The Kremlin forced U.S. tech firms to shut down an app some Russian voters hoped to use. Now what? Tetyana Lokot and Mariëlle Wijermars - September 30, 2021 More authoritarian leaders could use “election interference” complaints to rein in Internet freedom
Alexei Navalny was poisoned one year ago. His fate tells us a lot about Putin’s Russia. Morvan Lallouet, Jan Matti Dollbaum, and Ben Noble - August 19, 2021 Our research reveals a bleak future, for Navalny and for the Kremlin
Alexei Navalny’s return to Russia — and his arrest — have upended Russian politics Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2021 What’s happening in the country, part 2.
Russia arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to widespread protests. Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2021 What’s happening, part 1.
Does the public rally behind leaders who get covid-19? Ryan Carlin - January 21, 2021 We analyzed public opinion ratings for Macron, Trump and others who became ill.
Putin’s arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a sign of weakness, not strength Samuel Greene - January 18, 2021 Don’t expect mass street protests
Russians in the Far East have been protesting for weeks. What does that say about democracy in Russia? Elise Giuliano - August 6, 2020 These events demonstrate how competitive politics might reemerge in other parts of the country
Russia’s 2020 referendum could keep Vladimir Putin in power until 2036 Sharon Rivera and Henry E. Hale - July 1, 2020 Our survey reveals how high-ranking Russians view this development.
So much for Putin’s promise he’d abide by term limits. Here’s what happened. Samuel A. Greene and Graeme B. Robertson - March 15, 2020 Will this latest twist keep him in power through 2036?
China celebrates 70 years of communist rule. What explains the resilience of its regime? Jessica Chen Weiss - October 7, 2019 In 1989, the Chinese Communist Party survived popular unrest — while Europe’s communist regimes did not.
Moscow allowed peaceful protests this summer. Here’s the surprising result. Timothy Frye - October 3, 2019 Protesters trusted the government more when they were allowed to protest.
Where else do leaders do what Trump is accused of? Start with Russia. Scott Radnitz - October 3, 2019 And he has plenty of chances to do it again.
Russia put World Cup stadiums in some surprising places. This is why. Konstantin Ash - June 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74817" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk to the World Cup
Families of victims of Russia’s mall fire are angry. What does this mean for Putin’s power? Christopher Jarmas - March 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71570" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to
Who counted the votes in Russia? We checked. Roman Sverdan and Nazar Boyko - March 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71247" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A voter leaves a polling station
In Moscow, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Yes, the Kremlin is worried — about Russia’s own presidential elections Christopher Jarmas - December 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66986" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to
Russians are protesting! Why? Part 1: Putin’s vulnerable. Robertson Graeme - March 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56115" align="alignnone" width="960"] Riot police officers detain a protester
When the Russians fake their election results, they may be giving us the statistical finger Walter Mebane and Kirill Kalinin - January 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_46299" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk in Red Square, with
In Moscow’s local elections, candidates opposed to Putin are running — and winning. Here’s why that matters. Yana Gorokhovskaia - January 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67673" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during
Putin’s Russia promotes both women and misogyny in politics. Wait, what? Janet Johnson - November 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48990" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Vladimir Putin on vacation in southern
Putin just won a supermajority in the Duma. That matters. Ben Noble - October 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46299" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk in Moscow's Red Square.
Russians will be voting on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know. Ben Noble - September 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46288" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A view through a construction fence
Putin will make Russia’s elections this Sunday the most tightly controlled in 16 years. Here’s why. Robert Person - September 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46257" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a
How long will Putin stay in power? Nelli Babayan - March 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_22253" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to
Is Putin about to face a ‘colored revolution’? Stephen Crowley and Irini Olimpieva - February 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35507" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Truck drivers and their supporters walk
Russia’s local elections: a sign of things to come? Leonid Peisakhin - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16432" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Poll workers empty a ballot box
Russia's local elections: a sign of things to come? Leonid Peisakhin - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16432" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Poll workers empty a ballot box
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Approval Ratings Catherine Schulmann - April 24, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] President Vladimir Putin answers
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Approval Ratings Catherine Schulmann - April 24, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL PHOTO"] President Vladimir Putin answers
The end of the Putin mystique Steven Fish - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POOL"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks
Additional Commentary on Moscow Mayoral Elections Joshua Tucker - September 9, 2013 University of North Carolina political scientist Graeme Robertson and Kings
The Strange Court Case of Aleksei Navalny: What Comes Next? Joshua Tucker - July 22, 2013 The following guest post is from McGill University political scientist
What do legislatures in authoritarian regimes do? Joshua Tucker - December 14, 2012 No, this post is not going to feature another picture
The Georgian Dream? Joshua Tucker - October 2, 2012 The following is a guest post on yesterday's Georgian parliamentary
Post-Election Report: Romanian’s Presidential Impeachment Referendum, and a Request for Help in Identifying Potential Fraud Joshua Tucker - August 9, 2012 The following is a guest post from Princeton political scientist
Explanations for Putin’s Victory Joshua Tucker - March 8, 2012 The following guest post is from David Szakonyi, a PhD
More on 2012 Russian Presidential Elections and Post-Election Protests Joshua Tucker - March 6, 2012 From Regina Smyth, a political scientist at Indiana University who is
Electoral Fraud in Russia: Report from the Russian Blogosphere Joshua Tucker - January 27, 2012 The following is a guest post from Scott Gehlbach, a
Is Putinism about Strength or Weakness? Joshua Tucker - January 3, 2012 For those of you looking for a potential break from
Russia: Middle Class Rising Joshua Tucker - December 13, 2011 Continuing our series of commentaries on recent developments in Russia,
Recent Developments in Russia: Two Competing Explanations that Might Both be Correct Joshua Tucker - December 12, 2011 I have an op-ed on Al Jazeera English in which
Noncompetitve Elections and Information: A Theoretical Perspective on the 2011 Russian Elections Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2011 Finally (at least for today), we present the following response
The Russian Social Contract as an Increasingly Violated Non-Intereference Pact Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2011 Our next Russian election post comes from Sam Greene of
A Resonant Signal: The Russian Parliamentary Elections of December 2011 Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2011 Our next report on the 2011 Russian parliamentary elections comes
The Beginning of the End of the Putin Regime as We have Known It Joshua Tucker - December 9, 2011 When I am not writing for The Monkey Cage, I
Voters are Not Fools: A Response to the 2011 Russian Parliamentary Elections Joshua Tucker - December 6, 2011 By now, we all know the score in terms of
The Voting Paradox Explained! Why People Vote… Joshua Tucker - November 11, 2011 New campaign advertisement this week from United Russia, the ruling
Putin in 2012: More Expert Analaysis Joshua Tucker - September 27, 2011 Following up on "previous":http://tmc.org/blog/2011/09/25/putin-in-2012-expert-analysis/ "posts":http://tmc.org/blog/2011/09/25/putin-in-2012-guest-commentary-2/, here are three more assessments
Putin in 2012: Expert Analysis Joshua Tucker - September 26, 2011 Following up on my "previous post":http://tmc.org/blog/2011/09/25/putin-in-2012-guest-commentary-2/, here are a number
Putin in 2012: Guest Commentary Joshua Tucker - September 25, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back "Sam Greene":http://www.nes.ru/en/people/catalog/g/sgreene of "New
Stirrings in Russia? Protest and the Economy Joshua Tucker - February 3, 2010 The popular perception of Russia these days is of a
Punching Out the Police? Joshua Tucker - December 2, 2009 Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty's excellent Russia blog "The
What Passes for Election Results in Russia These Days… Joshua Tucker - November 16, 2009 The y-axis on this graph is turnout by district in
Electoral Fraud: Is 75% the new 52%? Joshua Tucker - May 12, 2009 In a NY Times editorial last week titled "Counting Votes: