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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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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31Jan31 January 2025, 17:00 - 18:00
India’s Democracy
Join Professor Dr Rahul Mukherji, Modern Politics of South Asia Chair at the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, for a lecture examining the reasons behind the decline in India’s credentials as a liberal democracy.
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21Jan21 January 2025, 18:00 - 19:00
The US and the World
Join us for a chance to engage in critical dialogue on how the US can navigate complex global challenges, and the country’s evolving role in an interconnected world.