Particularly in less democratic countries, governments often repurpose corruption convictions to amplify personalistic appeals rather than to reinforce institutional credibility.
Politics
JD Vance’s International Right-Wing Populism
This may seem a remarkable choice of topic at a conference focusing on security.
This may seem a remarkable choice of topic at a conference focusing on security.
Autocrats Don’t Act Like Hitler or Stalin Anymore − Instead of Governing With Violence, They Use Manipulation
In the early 2000s, political scientist Andreas Schedler coined the term “electoral authoritarianism” to describe regimes that hold elections without real competition.
In the early 2000s, political scientist Andreas Schedler coined the term “electoral authoritarianism” to describe regimes that hold elections without real competition.
Narcissism in Politics: A Complex Interplay Between Politician and Voter
We need systems that reward character over charisma.
We need systems that reward character over charisma.
Leaders of Both Parties Are Concerned the Federal Budget Bill Threatens Public Safety Net
The bill cuts taxes. It also cuts through the federal safety net that many in North Carolina and across the nation rely on.
The bill cuts taxes. It also cuts through the federal safety net that many in North Carolina and across the nation rely on.
Is Bulgaria Really Ready for the Euro?
Euro area finance ministers are likely to formally confirm the move in July.
Euro area finance ministers are likely to formally confirm the move in July.
Well Played, Mr. Trump
So *this* is who we are!
So *this* is who we are!
How Can Kansas City Help Its Transgender Residents? Here’s What a Survey Revealed
The Kansas City Council declared the city a “safe haven” for trans people two years ago. But one community leader says the city hasn’t followed through on that promise.
The Kansas City Council declared the city a “safe haven” for trans people two years ago. But one community leader says the city hasn’t followed through on that promise.
Is Democracy Being Eroded from Within?
Low political trust is perfectly compatible with high and enduring rates of popular support for democratic arrangements
Low political trust is perfectly compatible with high and enduring rates of popular support for democratic arrangements
Democratic Politician Assassinated: Expect Much More of This Sh*t
We’ve coddled and enabled the far right. Now they’re empowered — and out for blood.
We’ve coddled and enabled the far right. Now they’re empowered — and out for blood.
4 Charts on the Big Ugly Bill
The GOP reconciliation plan’s potential impacts on death, hunger, and disparity by the numbers.
The GOP reconciliation plan’s potential impacts on death, hunger, and disparity by the numbers.
Free Speech
He might have a little ‘truth’ left in him.
He might have a little ‘truth’ left in him.
And Now, Coal… Does Trump Understand That He Is Playing Into China’s Hands?
Trump’s behavior is undermining international confidence in the United States.
Trump’s behavior is undermining international confidence in the United States.
How a Conflict Avoider Became a Conflict Resolver
interview with Barbara Simmons
interview with Barbara Simmons
If War With Iran Goes Badly for the US, Jews Will Be the Scapegoat
An evil regime’s nuclear ambitions go up in smoke, but what comes next?
An evil regime’s nuclear ambitions go up in smoke, but what comes next?
How Hard Is It to Find a Date When You Vote Radical Right?
The prevailing wisdom has been that association with the radical right comes with a powerful social stigma — something so beyond the pale that it would kill your social prospects.
The prevailing wisdom has been that association with the radical right comes with a powerful social stigma — something so beyond the pale that it would kill your social prospects.