Dispatch from Kyiv: Who Runs the Political Game?
By Thomas Zeitzoff I landed in Kyiv a few days before US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived…
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Countering Online Foreign Influence in 2020 Elections
Guest post by Jacob Shapiro and Kristen DeCaires Social media has proved an essential tool for catalyzing political…
What Electoral Reform Means for Iraq
Guest post by Ariel I. Ahram The dramatic escalation of US-Iranian tensions affects no country more than Iraq.…
Is Violent Democracy the New Norm? The View from Ghana
Guest post by Patrick Pierson This November, Ghanaians go to the polls for a third consecutive showdown between…
Breakaway Youth in Lebanon? (Think Twice)
Guest post by Michael Hoffman Since October 17, Lebanon has witnessed sustained large-scale demonstrations against its ruling elite,…
Your 5 Questions on Russian Meddling Answered
With Jesse Driscoll, Amelia Glaser, and Lauren Prather In this new series, experts give their quick responses to…
Strongman Benefits from Terrorism and Security Concerns in Sri Lanka
By Page Fortna Sri Lankans went to the polls on Friday, 10+ years after a long-running civil war,…
What Happened in Bolivia is a Postmodern Coup. Here’s Why.
Guest post by Abdullah Aydogan Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned a week ago after widespread street protests and…
How Opposition Tactics Impact Foreign Public Opinion
By Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham and Caitlin McCulloch. Why are protestors in Hong Kong apologizing? Recent photos from the…
The Art of Winning a Peace Agreement: The Case of the FARC
Guest post by Sally Sharif and Dayron Yegrail. Colombia’s peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People’s…