A recent survey asks citizens from 30 countries for their views on 10 influential national leaders who have a global impact. There are many…
This paper investigates the role of mass media in times of conflict and state-sponsored
mass violence against civilians. We use a unique…
In his new book, The Big Disconnect: Why the Internet Hasn’t Transformed Politics (Yet), Personal Democracy Forum founder Micah Sifry asks…
Despite the growing concern about elections which fail around the world, there has been little systematic understanding of the importance…
Many elections confront challenges in meeting international standards of electoral integrity, including in established democracies such as…
Book abstract: Over the past two decades public accountability has become not only an icon in political, managerial, and administrative…
Book abstract: Over the past two decades public accountability has become not only an icon in political, managerial, and administrative…
Earlier editions of Comparing Democracies represented essential guides to the global study of elections. Reflecting recent developments in…
Politicians and scholars have long argued that democracies are less prone to international
conflict, at least with other democracies.…
For leaders to generate credibility through audience costs, there must be mechanisms in place that enable citizens to learn about foreign…