Professor Goldstone: The World’s Descent into Authoritarianism May Trigger a Revolutionary Movement
In this insightful interview, world-renowned revolution scholar Professor Jack A. Goldstone warns that we are witnessing both “a descent into...
Dr. Papageorgiou: Russia & China ‘Play Both Sides’ on Social Media to Deepen Political Polarization
In an interview with the ECPS, Dr. Maria Papageorgiou, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at Newcastle University, examines how digital platforms...
Creative Destruction or Destructive Consolidation? Nobel Reflections on Growth Under Populism
This commentary examines the tension between authoritarian populism and innovation-driven growth, drawing on the insights of Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr,...
Professor Cain: Trump Is Playing the Classical Authoritarian Game
In an in-depth interview with the ECPS, Bruce E. Cain—Professor of Political Science at Stanford University—analyzes how Donald Trump has...
Dr. da Cruz: Brazilian Society Will No Longer Tolerate Attacks on Democracy
The conviction of Jair Bolsonaro and senior military officers for plotting a coup marks an unprecedented moment in Brazil’s democratic...
From the Tea Party to MAGA – How White Christian Nationalism Is Taking Control of the US
In this commentary, Dr. João Ferreira Dias traces the rise of white Christian nationalism from Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” and Reagan’s...
Dr. Bishwakarma: Nepal’s Uprising Has Shaken Institutions, Not Transformed Them
In an interview with ECPS, Dr. Mom Bishwakarma reflects on Nepal’s September 2025 uprising, widely described as a Gen Z...
From Populism to Fascism? Intellectual Responsibilities in Times of Democratic Backsliding
The ECPS convened leading scholars to assess how populist movements are accelerating democratic decay and edging toward fascism. Moderated by...
ECPS Panel — From Populism to Fascism? Intellectual Responsibilities in Times of Democratic Backsliding
Date/Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 15:00-17:00 (CET) Click here to register! Moderator Dr. Cengiz Aktar (An Adjunct...
Authoritarianism Curbed? Populism, Democracy and War in Israel
Please cite as: Ben-Porat, Guy & Filc, Dani. (2025). “Authoritarianism Curbed? Populism, Democracy and War in Israel.” Journal of Populism...
Professor Roth: Israel Exploits Antisemitism Allegations to Silence Criticism of Genocide in Gaza
In an exclusive ECPS interview, Professor Kenneth Roth—former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch and now at Princeton—warns that Israel...
Professor Paudel: The Youth Uprising in Nepal Is the Result of Long-Brewing Frustrations
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Dinesh Paudel argues that the September 2025 youth uprising in Nepal was “the...