Mar 8, 2021 | Business & Economics
By Stefano Riela Stefano Riela asks how big the economies are of authoritarian regimes. The economy of authoritarian regimes comprises 30% of the World economy (see the red line in the figure). This percentage is on the rise, in contrast to what Francis Fukuyama...
Jan 12, 2021 | Politics & Society
The events of the past week in the United States were pressured by a President who has shown little regard for democratic norms and principles since his election in 2016. Has an authoritarian slide taken place under Donald Trump? How will this impact the Presidency in...
Jul 4, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Erdi Öztürk & Faith Ceran Ahmet Erdi Öztürk & Fatih Ceran recap the Turkish election and discuss whether change has really come to Turkey. On June 24, Turkish citizens voted in presidential and parliamentary snap elections, with a huge turnout. As...
May 23, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Natasha Ezrow All around the world, democracy is looking shaky. While consolidated democracies are struggling to stay healthy, many flawed ones have turned into outright authoritarian regimes. All around the world, democracy is looking shaky. While consolidated...