We know that there is an inherent tension between populism and liberal democracy.
Gender Impact Assessment: A Policy Tool to Advance Gender Equality
Many countries are attempting to improve women's position in relation to that of men.
Many countries are attempting to improve women’s position in relation to that of men.
The Radical Left Today Is Not Radical, and Why That Matters
Some of the most successful radical-left parties of the past decade are not really radical, argues Vladimir Bortun.
Some of the most successful radical-left parties of the past decade are not really radical, argues Vladimir Bortun.
💊 Neighbourhood Democracy – Why We Urgently Need New Models
Conventional democracy does not serve the community or neighbourhood level well. Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke argue we must find alternative ways to facilitate inclusive action, support those seeking to make a difference (often with tiny resources), and build co-operation. Here, they set out key features of neighbourhood democracy, and suggest relevant practices as inspiration
Conventional democracy does not serve the community or neighbourhood level well. Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke argue we must find alternative ways to facilitate inclusive action, support those seeking to make a difference (often with tiny resources), and build co-operation. Here, they set out key features of neighbourhood democracy, and suggest relevant practices as inspiration
🌈 Overcoming the Bolsonaro Backlash Against Gender Equality in Brazil
Under Bolsonaro, Brazilians experienced flagrant setbacks in gender rights and policies. Flávia Biroli and Luciana Tatagiba assess the roots of these changes, which targeted participatory institutions and practices. The effects have been profound, highlighting the difficulties for Brazil's new government of turning the tide on anti-feminism
Under Bolsonaro, Brazilians experienced flagrant setbacks in gender rights and policies. Flávia Biroli and Luciana Tatagiba assess the roots of these changes, which targeted participatory institutions and practices. The effects have been profound, highlighting the difficulties for Brazil’s new government of turning the tide on anti-feminism
🌊 the Normalisation of the Far-Right in Greek Politics
Greece needs to show unwavering determination to safeguard its democratic institutions. This is crucial not just for the country, but for Europe as a whole.
Greece needs to show unwavering determination to safeguard its democratic institutions. This is crucial not just for the country, but for Europe as a whole.
🔮 Populist Citizens Do Not Reject Liberal Democracy
Maurits Meijers and Andrej Zaslove address the ‘myth’ that populist beliefs among citizens are harmful for liberal democracy.
Maurits Meijers and Andrej Zaslove address the ‘myth’ that populist beliefs among citizens are harmful for liberal democracy.
🦋 Why Democracies Need Children’s Suffrage
One of the most marginalised groups in contemporary democracies is the third of the world’s population who are children under 18 years of age. John Wall argues that responding to democratic decline in our time must include giving all children the right to vote
One of the most marginalised groups in contemporary democracies is the third of the world’s population who are children under 18 years of age. John Wall argues that responding to democratic decline in our time must include giving all children the right to vote
‘Active Clubs’: A New Collaborative Phenomenon on the Far-Right Scene
Increased cooperation between a subset of far-right street-gangs – Active Clubs – has largely passed under the radar.
Increased cooperation between a subset of far-right street-gangs – Active Clubs – has largely passed under the radar.
Saving Democracy: Three (R)Evolutionary Remedies
Democratic malaise, deconsolidation, backsliding, illiberalism, decline, erosion, rupture, decay, or simply: crisis.
Democratic malaise, deconsolidation, backsliding, illiberalism, decline, erosion, rupture, decay, or simply: crisis.
The EU Should Be Cautious in Shifting Away From Economic Liberalism
Faced with contemporary geoeconomic challenges, the European Union and its member states are experiencing an identity crisis.
Faced with contemporary geoeconomic challenges, the European Union and its member states are experiencing an identity crisis.
Citizen Assemblies Must Report on Expert Diversity and Inclusion
Deliberative approaches like citizen assemblies are gaining traction, particularly to inform climate policy.
Deliberative approaches like citizen assemblies are gaining traction, particularly to inform climate policy.
Authoritarian Practices With Adjectives in China
Authoritarian regimes are not centralised monoliths. In China, authoritarian responses to protest can differ dramatically across localities.
Authoritarian regimes are not centralised monoliths. In China, authoritarian responses to protest can differ dramatically across localities.
We Must Rethink Our Understanding of Democratic Trends
The ‘total texture’ of democracy exists, and we can observe it, argues Alex Prior. This is possible through a conceptualisation of this ‘texture’ as fractal: being complex and self-referential at every scale.
The ‘total texture’ of democracy exists, and we can observe it, argues Alex Prior. This is possible through a conceptualisation of this ‘texture’ as fractal: being complex and self-referential at every scale.
War in Ukraine: Are Negotiations Possible?
Faced with the successful Ukrainian counteroffensive, and with military costs mounting, the Russian elite has splintered into bickering factions.
Faced with the successful Ukrainian counteroffensive, and with military costs mounting, the Russian elite has splintered into bickering factions.
Democracy as a Way of Living
Sonia Bussu argues that the way we understand democracy has been colonised by ‘liberal democracy’ and capitalism.
Sonia Bussu argues that the way we understand democracy has been colonised by ‘liberal democracy’ and capitalism.