We think a lot about the system of democracy, and its alternatives. Much of our work is also on politics – from competing ideologies and ideas, to governments being influenced by the support (or lack of support) of their people. Explore issues ranging across nationalism, populism, and other political ideologies; to political systems and parties; to elections, voting rights and representation.
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Strengthening democracy by reducing threats to women in politics: Local evidence, shared solutions
Violence, abuse, and harassment against politically-active women is an escalating global issue. Comprehensive solutions involving governments, political parties, civil society, and social media regulation are essential to address this growing problem and protect women in politics.
Strengthening democracy by reducing threats to women in politics
Growing violence against politically active women poses a threat to representative democracy. This report addresses the measurement and mitigation of online violence against women politicians.
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A window into Syria’s caretaker government
Fareed Fakhoury, an alumnus from the Master of Public Policy course and researcher on Syrian affairs, provides a data-driven analysis of the demographics and capacity of those currently holding power in the interim government. His assessments were first published by Karam Shaar Advisory, a consultancy specialising in the political economy of Syria.
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Strengthening democracy by reducing threats to women in politics: Local evidence, shared solutions
Violence, abuse, and harassment against politically-active women is an escalating global issue. Comprehensive solutions involving governments, political parties, civil society, and social media regulation are essential to address this growing problem and protect women in politics.
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Strengthening democracy by reducing threats to women in politics
Growing violence against politically active women poses a threat to representative democracy. This report addresses the measurement and mitigation of online violence against women politicians.
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The gap within: impact of separate-gender polling stations on turnout
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