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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Party members in Europe may not actually vote for their candidates. Here’s what’s going on.
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Are Islamists making a comeback in the Middle East? Here’s why they succeed — and fail.
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Is democracy on the decline? Not as much as some pundits want you to believe.
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How Jordan’s election revealed enduring weaknesses in its political system
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Open data and (15 million!) new measures of democracy
Women's Political Empowerment Index for Southeast Asia (Data: V-Dem data
Why fear explains the failure of Egypt’s revolution
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Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren't. Here's why.
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Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren’t. Here’s why.
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What is making it so difficult for Greece’s ruling coalition to govern effectively?
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What is making it so difficult for Greece's ruling coalition to govern effectively?
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