Gender and Political Violence
Guest post by Rose McDermott Recent commentary has noted that countries run by women have done a markedly…
Another Election: Myanmar
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In more election news, Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won Myanmar’s general election and will return for…
Will Civil War in Ethiopia Spread?
Nils-Christian Bormann
Guest post by Nils-Christian Bormann Do civil wars spread—and where? Political scientists have demonstrated sizable evidence of contagion…
Election in Peru
Last Tuesday, Peru swore in its third president in just over a week. Large protests against government corruption…
Nigerians and Americans Are Protesting Police Violence, But They Have Different Demands. Here’s Why
Megan Turnbull
Guest post by Megan Turnbull Police brutality is an entrenched problem in Nigeria and the US, and 2020…
Could a Coup d’Etat Happen in the United States in 2020?
Election Day has come and passed, and Joe Biden is the clear winner. Since then, President Donald Trump…
Why It Matters if Trump Rejects the Election Result
Philip A. Martin
Guest post by Philip A. Martin As of this writing, President Donald Trump appears determined to deny that…
New Presidency, New Policy: How Researchers Can Impact Policy
Vice President Joseph Biden has won the 2020 US Presidential Election against incumbent President Donald Trump. Biden said…
What Happens When Armed Groups Endorse Politicians?
Aila Matanock
By Aila Matanock Over the past few months, headlines have indicated that leaders of two major armed groups…
Democracy in Crisis: Do Americans Support Deploying Election Monitors?
Travis Curtice and Charles Crabtree
Guest post by Travis Curtice and Charles Crabtree Today is election day in the United States. As polls…
Contention—and Its Alternatives—During and After the American Election
It’s been an election season unlike any other. Voter turnout is so far at an all-time high, and…