In Memoriam: Charles O. Jones
Chuck helped us understand the promise and limits of power in the U.S. constitutional system.
Why democracies win more wars than autocracies
Like Putin, dictators tend to start risky wars, our research shows
Putin is discovering that overwhelming military power can be a curse
As Stalin learned in Finland, small countries can inflict serious damage on invading superpowers
How resettling Afghan refugees might help Afghanistan’s future
Migrants help their home countries by building trade ties and by sending back both cash and political knowledge.
Will Haitians get the chance to determine their future — without foreign interference?
The current crisis could push Haitians to seek a more democratic society.
How history’s deadliest pandemic shaped politics in Central Europe for centuries — until now
What lessons can we take from how the Black Death changed the world?
Members of Congress are specializing less often. That makes them less effective.
Here’s how to encourage more expertise.