The Targaryens struggle with a ‘crown prince problem,’ like all authoritarians
In House of the Dragon — as in the Game of Thrones — leadership succession is a bloody problem
Kenya’s democracy needs more than campaigns to end vote-buying
Voters attending rallies often expect to receive T-shirts, small amounts of money or other gifts
More than 2 million people have already fled the Ukraine conflict. How will they fare in new countries?
If European nations want to welcome these refugees, here’s what they can learn from our research
The pandemic compromised Jordan’s parliamentary elections
This was one of the least democratic elections in the country’s recent history.
Trump declared a controversial state of emergency. That can erode democracy.
Countries with states of emergency are 60 percent more likely to see democracy erode.
How the Iraqi crackdown on the Islamic State may actually increase support for the Islamic State
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Sometimes autocrats strengthen their power by expanding women’s rights. Here’s how that works.
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One-third of the world’s population lives in a declining democracy. That includes the United States.
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Are Islamists making a comeback in the Middle East? Here’s why they succeed — and fail.
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