Skip to main content
Logo

Main navigation

  • Open Menu Close Menu
  • Study
    • Study here
    • Master of Public Policy
    • DPhil in Public Policy
    • Public Policy 1+1
    • Executive programmes
    • Online courses
  • Research
    • Our research
    • Programmes and projects
    • Publications
    • Research updates
    • Faculty spotlights
    • About our research
  • People
    • Our people
    • Alumni
  • Events
  • About
    • About us
    • News
    • Voices blog
    • In the media
    • Support
    • Partnerships
    • Case teaching
    • Connect
  • Open Search Close Search
Category
Democracy and politics
From Honduras to the United States, to Nigeria, we take a deep dive into the past, present and future of democracy and the political institutions at play today.
Nigerian Naira currency
Blog
23 February 2023

Cash politics: the impact of the currency redesign policy on Nigeria’s 2023 General Election

In October, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that the highest denominations of Nigerian currency would be redesigned. MPP student Ayodele Awi assesses the impact this could have on Nigeria's general election given the dominance of ‘cash politics’.

Ayodele Awi
Ayodele Awi
Democracy and politics
Nigeria
...
Africa
Lula climbs the ramp to the Presidential Palace on 1 January, holding hands with citizens representing the diversity of the Brazilian people. Photo by Tânia Rego - Agência Brasil.
Blog
13 February 2023

Lula is back: the task ahead

President Lula returns to office with an ambitious agenda to tackle inequality and deforestation across Brazil. João Arthur Reis (MPP 2021) examines his re-election and the obstacles his government faces in delivering.

João Arthur Da Silva Reis
João Arthur Da Silva Reis
Democracy and politics
Brazil
Jacinda Ardern
Blog
30 January 2023

Jacinda Ardern: The legacy of a leader in New Zealand and beyond

What is next for New Zealand following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern? MPP student Anne Lim examines Ardern's influence at home and abroad and the challenges facing the country's new Prime Minister.

Anne Lim
Anne Lim
Democracy and politics
New Zealand
Jonathan Wolff
Programme

Alfred Landecker Programme

The Alfred Landecker Programme engages research into the rights of minorities and other vulnerable people around the world.

Democracy and politics
Integrity
...
Conflict and stability
Law
Inclusion
Manchester skyline
Programme

Home Win and Place-Based Renewal

A national team of experts pioneering successful place-based renewal to address the challenges facing towns and cities in left-behind regions of the United Kingdom.

Business and capitalism
Democracy and politics
...
Economy
Inclusion
Public sector
United Kingdom (UK)
Go Lab participants
Programme

Government Outcomes Lab

Finding new ways for the public sector to commission services while achieving better social outcomes, and aligning the interests of local authorities and social investors and charities.

Public sector
Economy
...
Democracy and politics
Integrity
Human behaviour
Conflict and stability
United Kingdom (UK)
Two women holding placards with 'Bans off our bodies' messages at a rally
Blog
30 June 2022

The US front in the global war on women

There is evidence from around the world that the liberty of women is under attack, including in proud democracies. Against this backdrop, the US Supreme Court’s elimination of the federal right to abortion is a particularly egregious offence against women.

Ngaire Woods
Ngaire Woods
Democracy and politics
United States of America (USA)
Xiomara Castro at inauguration
Blog
01 February 2022

Elections in Honduras: the end of a 12-year regime

Creating and empowering electoral institutions helped to restore public trust in Honduras' election results in 2021. 

Marcela Arias Moncada
Marcela Arias Moncada
Democracy and politics
Honduras
...
Latin America and the Caribbean
Protestors on foot and in cars holding the Nigerian flag
Blog
07 October 2021

Nigeria's Electoral Bill 2021: convergence, divergence, and dilemmas

When passing electoral reform measures, public interest must take priority over potential political gains. Samson Itodo examines this conflict in the passing of Nigeria's Electoral Bill.

Samson Itodo
Samson Itodo
Democracy and politics
Nigeria
  • Current page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • …
  • Next page ››
Subscribe to Democracy and politics
FB Twitter LinkedIn Youtube
Logo

Blavatnik School of Government

University of Oxford

Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

Woodstock Road

Oxford

OX2 6GG

Community

Voices Connect Alumni Canvas Staff resources

Useful links

Footer

  • About
  • Press
  • Work for us
  • Governance
  • Venue hire
  • Contact us

Sign up to our mailing List

Tel: +44 (0)1865 614 343

Email: enquiries@bsg.ox.ac.uk

Copyright Blavatnik School of Government
Privacy policy
Accesibility statement
Staff intranet