Countering Corruption: What to Do When Citizens Vote for Political Malfeasance
Guest post by Patrick Pierson. It’s been a long couple of months in Durban, South Africa. On May…
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Why has Sudan’s Tolerance for Anti-Regime Protests Run Dry?
By Dawn Brancati. In early June, Sudanese paramilitary forces fired live ammunition into an unarmed crowd of protesters…
What to do When Women Politicians are Attacked? Here are Four Ideas from Around the World
By Juliana Restrepo Sanín for Denver Dialogues. In a previous post, I discussed how women elected to public…
The Prevention of Civil War – A New Research Agenda
Guest post by Nils-Christian Bormann. Political instability has gripped Algeria, Cameroon, and Sudan in recent weeks and months.…
Understanding Trends in Electoral Violence: Lessons from South Africa
Guest post by Patrick Pierson. The African continent will see two dozen elections in 2019. While many observers…
Elections South Africa 2019: 25 Years “Post-Apartheid,” la luta continua…
By Timothy D. Sisk for Denver Dialogues. As South Africa prepares for general elections on May 8, the…
Ukraine: Transition of Power is Likely to be Peaceful – Regardless of Who Wins
Guest post by Liana Semchuk. Campaigning for the second round of Ukraine’s presidential elections—scheduled for April 21st—between Petro…
Understanding Coup Risk in Guinea-Bissau
Guest post by Jonathan Powell and Clayton Besaw. In a region whose news is often dominated by reports…
Volodymyr Zelenskyi: A Harbinger of Peace?
Guest post by Liana Semchuk. Can populism sometimes be a positive thing? In an age where many societies…
Choosing an Ethical and Effective Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine
By Danielle L. Lupton, Valerie Morkevicius, and James Pattison. It’s been over two months since the crisis between Ukraine…