Under Xi’s leadership, China has significantly reshaped its global identity.
Christian Democracy’s Pact With the Far Right
Across Europe, mainstream conservative parties are edging closer to ultranationalists and far-right populists.
Across Europe, mainstream conservative parties are edging closer to ultranationalists and far-right populists.
Limited Shift in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
The most recent High Court ruling in Fukuoka found the same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional under three constitutional provisions
The most recent High Court ruling in Fukuoka found the same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional under three constitutional provisions
Energy Poverty in the EU
Energy poverty exacerbates existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups
Energy poverty exacerbates existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups
Promoting Poland’s Democratic U-Turn
Warsaw recently took over the presidency of the EU Council from Budapest.
Warsaw recently took over the presidency of the EU Council from Budapest.
The Cancelled Elections and the Mainstreaming of the Far Right in Romania
AUR has since managed to double its support, winning 18.3% of the votes in the 2024 legislative elections.
AUR has since managed to double its support, winning 18.3% of the votes in the 2024 legislative elections.
What Ukraine and Russia Might Look Like After the War
Since the second world war, however, aggression and wars of conquest have been forbidden, and it is less clear whether bellicist theory still applies.
Since the second world war, however, aggression and wars of conquest have been forbidden, and it is less clear whether bellicist theory still applies.
System Trust Is Key to Explaining COVID-19 Attitudes and Behaviours
Our findings suggest that to increase public support for collective crisis response, policy-makers must appeal to the entire ideological spectrum.
Our findings suggest that to increase public support for collective crisis response, policy-makers must appeal to the entire ideological spectrum.
Why Governments Should Offer Hope for the Future
Germany offers a good example of this connection. The country is currently facing a convergence of crises, including climate change, ongoing global conflicts, and rising inequality.
Germany offers a good example of this connection. The country is currently facing a convergence of crises, including climate change, ongoing global conflicts, and rising inequality.
How Turkish Anti-Gender Actors Interpret Trump’s Win
Trump’s policies ripple outwards to influence international anti-gender movements.
Trump’s policies ripple outwards to influence international anti-gender movements.
🧭 Why EU Enlargement Is a Strategic Necessity
Critics argue that expanding an already complex and diverse Union during global and regional instability is an unnecessary gamble.
Critics argue that expanding an already complex and diverse Union during global and regional instability is an unnecessary gamble.
How Livestreaming Helped Save South Korean Democracy
Earlier, in an unannounced live television address, President Yoon had accused the opposition of ‘anti-state communist-related’ activities, and declared emergency martial law.
Livestreaming in politics is a powerful instrument of political mobilisation and change – and it is here to stay.
Mega-Events and Wealth Inequality
The first graph below illustrates the increasing nominal expenditure associated with the organisation of mega-events since 1936. It also shows the inflation-adjusted costs, as of 2022.
The first graph below illustrates the increasing nominal expenditure associated with the organisation of mega-events since 1936. It also shows the inflation-adjusted costs, as of 2022.
Populism’s Dual Use of Conspiracy Theories
Populist politicians often deploy conspiracy theories (CTs) to rally their base or earn electoral support. However, spreading CTs alienates moderates.
Populist politicians often deploy conspiracy theories (CTs) to rally their base or earn electoral support. However, spreading CTs alienates moderates.
🔮 Populist Radical-Right Parties Are Developing Distinct Education Policies
The Dutch Party for Freedom, the Italian Brothers of Italy, and the Finnish Finns Party – three recent examples of populist radical right parties (PRRPs) in EU member states that have assumed government responsibility at the national level.
The Dutch Party for Freedom, the Italian Brothers of Italy, and the Finnish Finns Party – three recent examples of populist radical right parties (PRRPs) in EU member states that have assumed government responsibility at the national level.
The Gender Gap in Campaign Financing: An Uphill Struggle
Gender balance in political life is desirable for many reasons. Yet women remain a minority in almost all national parliaments.
Gender balance in political life is desirable for many reasons. Yet women remain a minority in almost all national parliaments.