Abiy Ahmed Ali, The Nobel Prize, and the Future of Global Democracy
By Timothy Sisk Today, 43-year old Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace…
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The Case of the Missing Dictators
By Barbara F. Walter. Two weeks ago I asked why so many African dictators resigned in the short…
Why Have So Many African Dictators Suddenly Resigned?
By Barbara F. Walter. Africa is known for its dictators and their uncanny ability to stay in power…
Polarization, Populism, and PR: Proportional, Inclusive Elections Appear to be the Key to Countering Social Polarization
By Timothy D. Sisk for Denver Dialogues. The just-concluded elections in Sweden reveal that the vein of populism…
Between Authoritarianism and Democracy
By Alexander Beresford, Marie E. Berry, and Laura Mann for Denver Dialogues. For decades, political scientists have debated…
African Perspectives on Peacebuilding
By Aaron Stanley for Denver Dialogues. Perspective is everything. If I were visiting New York City and wanted…
Getting the Youth Bulge Wrong
by Aaron Stanley Africa’s population is growing and quickly. Even those who are generally unaware of happenings on the…
Living Off the Land: Food and the Logic of Violence in Civil War
Guest post by Ore Koren. Does food security increase the frequency of civilian killings in some developing countries?…
It’s the Economy, Stupid (But Blame Minority Groups)
Guest post by Graig R. Klein, Carla Martinez Machain, and Efe Tokdemir. In an effort to rally political support during…
How Violence and Uncertainty Can Deter Displacement
Guest post by Justin Schon. Between the end of 2006 and the end of 2008, two-thirds of the…