What political scientists know about occupation, applied to Gaza Elizabeth N. Saunders, Diana Greenwald, Dana El Kurd, David Edelstein, and Alexander Downes - October 24, 2023 Experts on the politics of foreign occupations tackle big questions in this week’s Good Chat.
Will Israel further normalize relations with its Arab neighbors? Dana El Kurd - July 10, 2022 My research finds that closer ties with Israel means Arab regimes have new tools to repress their own citizens.
China’s coronavirus response could build public support for its government Dan Chen - March 27, 2020 There are dissenters, but some citizens feel secure because of the government’s covid-19 measures.
Uruguay’s Sunday runoff election may bring down the ruling party Jennifer Pribble and Fernando Rosenblatt - November 19, 2019 Voters have generally been content — so why are they pushing for change?
Illinois ratified the ERA — 36 years late. Here’s what you need to know. Kelsy Kretschmer - June 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74645" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Actress Alyssa Milano, standing behind the
Chile just elected a billionaire president. These are the 4 things you need to know. Juan Luna and Jennifer Pribble - December 18, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67397" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters cheer as Sebastián Piñera, Chile's president-elect,
We have a standard for judging partisan gerrymandering. The Supreme Court should use it. Michael Latner, Anthony Smith, Anthony McGann, and Alex Keena - February 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53392" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A pedestrian is silhouetted by headlights
Betsy DeVos wants ‘school choice.’ Chile tried that already. Jennifer Erkulwater and Jennifer Pribble - January 17, 2017 A confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for
Kosovo’s parliament is being tear-gassed because of a border dispute. Here’s how it could get worse. Sandra Joireman - September 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45958" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kosovo police officers in gas masks
Did Chile ditch its authoritarian government 26 years ago? Not quite. Jennifer Pribble - May 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40086" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Chilean President Patricio Aylwin waves to