Tag: Political Science and International Relations
Removing the filibuster would likely have limited effects
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What the study found Eliminating the filibuster would likely affect gridlock only in a narrow set of circumstances. The authors describe the practical effects of removing it as more muted than some people believe. Why the authors say this matters The study suggests that ending the filibuster is not a panacea for perennial gridlock in…
Review says the biography clarifies Feeney’s life and philanthropy
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What the study found The review finds that Conor O'Clery's book is clearly and compellingly written. It says the book brings great clarity to Chuck Feeney's entrepreneurial life and philanthropic foundation, which had been shrouded in mystery and secrecy for many years. Why the authors say this matters The authors suggest the book matters because…
Comparative study of Europeanisation in five universities
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What the study found The special issue is intended to deepen understanding of the Europeanisation of universities from 1980 to the mid-1990s by comparing five universities in different European settings. It suggests that this comparison can show both differences and similarities in how European integration affected the academic system during a crucial period. Why the…
EU citizenship is framed as needing federal democratic minimum standards
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What the study found The article argues that traditional bounded ideas of citizenship are being questioned in the EU context, and that multilevel conceptions of citizenship may help address this. It focuses on how EU citizenship, with some rights partly separated from national membership, can be developed further in federal terms with democratic minimum standards.…
CEE states used new EU space for domestic agency after 2008
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What the study found The study finds that Central and Eastern European (CEE) states have not remained only passive rule-takers in the EU single market. Since the 2008 financial crisis and later EU shocks, they have used new opportunities and constraints in creative ways, sometimes involving actors beyond central governments. Why the authors say this…
V4 states mostly preserved liberal stance on EU industrial policy
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What the study found The study finds that the Visegrad four (V4: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) recognized both the threats and opportunities in the European Union’s renewed industrial policy, but generally did not take active steps to shape it. When they did intervene, they usually pushed EU instruments back toward traditional liberal market…
Knowledge can both politicize and depoliticize environmental conflicts
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Analysis of knowledge mobilization in environmental conflicts showing that expert and grassroots knowledge both politicize and depoliticize issues in complex, contingent ways.
Ranked choice voting shows simple dynamics and limited exhaustion
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Study of ranked choice voting across 110 real elections shows competitive benefits, transparent dynamics, and minimal vulnerability to manipulation or ballot exhaustion.
Indonesia’s dynastic politics coincided with democratic decline
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Examine how Indonesian political dynasties systematically manipulated democratic institutions from 2014-2024 while preserving electoral legitimacy through adaptive mechanisms and constitutional.
