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Americans Are Really Concerned About Democracy
A new study finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of US democracy.
A new study finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of US democracy.
Why MAGA Is So Concerned With Epstein − and Why the Files Are Unlikely to Dent Loyalty to Trump
You are an expert on MAGA. How do you learn what you know about MAGA?
You are an expert on MAGA. How do you learn what you know about MAGA?
Party Politics Is Realigning Itself
In the US, the main political parties have gone through significant alignment every 30-40 years or so. Democracy 2076 sees us as going through that moment right now: in other words, there is everything to play for.
In the US, the main political parties have gone through significant alignment every 30-40 years or so. Democracy 2076 sees us as going through that moment right now: in other words, there is everything to play for.
🌊 the Nature of Fascism and Why It Differs From Populism
Subsuming populism within fascism obscures the differences between these types of politics, but where does populism end and fascism begin?
Subsuming populism within fascism obscures the differences between these types of politics, but where does populism end and fascism begin?
Fact-Checking Trump’s Call for an Investigation Into Meatpacking Companies
The President blames beef monopolies for rising meat costs, ordering the Department of Justice to look into the ‘Big Four’ meatpackers.
The President blames beef monopolies for rising meat costs, ordering the Department of Justice to look into the ‘Big Four’ meatpackers.
Political Trauma
a new mental health diagnosis?
a new mental health diagnosis?
Why Rare Earths Are Central to US-China Relations
Following the famous statement made by China’s former leader Deng Xiaoping, China quickly realised the geopolitical value of its rare earth elements (REEs).
Following the famous statement made by China’s former leader Deng Xiaoping, China quickly realised the geopolitical value of its rare earth elements (REEs).
🔮 Banana Populism: When Politics Gets Absurd (And Why It Works)
Our new research in Social Media + Society reveals how important seemingly silly moments are in drawing antagonistic frontiers.
Our new research in Social Media + Society reveals how important seemingly silly moments are in drawing antagonistic frontiers.
The ‘Dead Internet Theory’ and the Rise of Synthetic Politics
From AI-generated political memes to algorithmic news feed manipulation, infrastructures have evolved from platforms of participation into instruments of persuasion.
From AI-generated political memes to algorithmic news feed manipulation, infrastructures have evolved from platforms of participation into instruments of persuasion.
PR Firms Are Working for Brutal Regimes, and Getting Away With It
Many PR firms work for brutal regimes — polishing their image, attacking critics, and helping dictators cling to power.
Many PR firms work for brutal regimes — polishing their image, attacking critics, and helping dictators cling to power.
Diplomatic Resilience: What Is It, and How Can States Achieve It?
How do small and medium-sized states safeguard their sovereignty and national interests amid intensifying great-power rivalry and a fragmented international order?
How do small and medium-sized states safeguard their sovereignty and national interests amid intensifying great-power rivalry and a fragmented international order?
Milei Prevailed in Argentina’s Midterms Despite Economic and Political Problems
His far-right party's success in local elections is part of a broader reorganization of global capital.
His far-right party’s success in local elections is part of a broader reorganization of global capital.
🦋 The Times Have Changed: Beyond Conventional Studies of Democracy
Institutional theories rooted in the works of Joseph Schumpeter and Robert Dahl still dominate the study of democracy.
Institutional theories rooted in the works of Joseph Schumpeter and Robert Dahl still dominate the study of democracy.
☢️ Using Emerging Technology for Escalation Management
Recent advances in technology can be harnessed for improved transparency and escalation management.
Recent advances in technology can be harnessed for improved transparency and escalation management.
As Families Are About to Go Hungry, Republicans Pretend to Be Powerless
Lombardo was at least partly right. The Trump administration’s Department of Agriculture has declared states can’t pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits.
Lombardo was at least partly right. The Trump administration’s Department of Agriculture has declared states can’t pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits.