5 Questions on Development and Conflict
By guest contributors Eli Berman and David Lake Violence is a feature of life in many developing countries.…
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COVID-19 Disinformation Is on the Rise: Here’s What We Know
By guest contributors Jacob Shapiro, Kristen DeCaires, and Jan Oledan The spread of COVID-19 is being mirrored online…
COVID-19 and Armed Conflict: What We Know, and Why We Should Worry
By Timothy Sisk It is time to face up to the worrying implications of COVID-19 for armed conflict,…
How does COVID-19 compare to past crises?
Is the COVID-19 pandemic—and all the economic, social, and political repercussions it brings—comparable to any other time or…
The (Non)Democratic Effects of COVID-19. Which Regimes Will Recover?
Guest post by Roman-Gabriel Olar The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a threat to public health, but also…
Pandemics and Political Violence
By Reed Wood and guest contributor Thorin Wright Recent posts on Political Violence At A Glance have highlighted…
Will COVID-19 Harm or Help Displaced Populations?
By Alex Braithwaite The emergence and escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic pose myriad threats to vulnerable populations, including…
Will the Public Believe Misinformation about Coronavirus? (Maybe Not)
Guest post by Daniel M. Silverman Since the emergence of the new coronavirus outbreak earlier this year and…
In a Pandemic, Should the Experts or the Politicians Be In Charge?
Guest post by Chiara Ruffa and Kristine Eck Democracy theorists have long explored the tensions between experts and…
The Diplomatic Burden of COVID-19
Guest post by Benjamin E. Bagozzi and Ore Koren At a time when global cooperation is needed more…