The Attack on the Capitol Was a Success. So What Happens Next?
By Evan Perkoski For the first time since 1814, unauthorized forces took control of the United States Capitol…
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In Washington, D.C.
By Joseph Young Any PhD student who studies Comparative Politics can tell you (after reading Adam Przeworksi’s work…
How Biden’s Pick for Defense Secretary Might Shake Up Civil-Military Relations
On Tuesday, sources confirmed that President-elect Joe Biden’s nominations for the cabinet would include retired Army general Lloyd…
ELECTION IN Myanmar
In more election news, Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won Myanmar’s general election and will return for…
Election in Peru
Last Tuesday, Peru swore in its third president in just over a week. Large protests against government corruption…
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
Guest post by Philip A. Martin As of this writing, President Donald Trump appears determined to deny that…
What Happens When Armed Groups Endorse Politicians?
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?
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…