Erik Voeten, John Sides, and Michael Tesler March 28, 2024
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Christopher Clary March 26, 2024
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What the Trump/Biden dueling rhetoric at the U.S. border tells us
Both presidential campaigns want to make immigration policy a top issue in the 2024 election.
Matthias Krönke, Thomas Isbell, and Makanga Ronald Kakumba March 22, 2024
In citizens’ assessments, most African police forces come up short
From protests to traffic stops, negative experiences often mark the public’s views of police professionalism.
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Trump’s attacks on Fani Willis failed to discredit her
My research explores why targeting Black officials, both personally and professionally, helps mobilize Black voters.
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Trump performed much better among “very conservative” caucus voters than he did in 2016.
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- January 17, 2024
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Why global commerce is now in the crossfire
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How Republicans made a U-turn on impeachment
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What it will take to end the Israel-Hamas war 🎧
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Erik Voeten and Layna Mosley - February 8, 2024
An expert on the politics of sovereign debt, Layna Mosley, takes a closer look at the current global debt crisis – check out our latest podcast episode.
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Great movies and TV shows for international relations ▶️
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John Sides and Michael Tesler March 19, 2024
How much trouble is Joe Biden really in?
There’s precedent for an election-year boost – but it’s not guaranteed.
Nadia E. Brown March 18, 2024
In 2024, political violence against Black women is a big threat
Women’s History Month is good time to thank our Black women in office – and keep them safe.
Joshua Tucker March 14, 2024
Putin will win Russia’s election, but what comes next?
Russians will grapple with another six years of Putinism.
Erik Voeten and Simon Hix March 12, 2024
How a shift to the right in June elections may stifle EU climate ambitions 🎧
A conversation with Simon Hix about the causes and consequences of the expected sharp right turn in the upcoming European Parliament elections
John Sides March 11, 2024
A viral poll result got debunked. People are learning the wrong lesson.
Are all polls with opt-in samples wrong? Not quite.
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Today is International Women’s Day
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Trump had the nomination sewn up before a single vote was cast
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Big ships were created to avoid relying on the Suez Canal
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Nativism isn’t why Republicans became so opposed to immigration
With globalization, business no longer needs to lobby as strongly for immigrant labor.
Here’s everything you need to know about Senegal’s 2016 referendum
The referendum brings a shorter presidential term – but could make future elections even less competitive.