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...
Dr. Nogueira: Brazil Did with Bolsonaro What the US Failed to Do with Trump
In an interview with ECPS, Dr. Mara Nogueira (Birkbeck, University of London) argues that Brazil’s decision to convict Jair Bolsonaro...
Professor Barkey: Turkey Has Become a Full-Blown Authoritarian System
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Henri Barkey—born in Turkey and one of the leading US experts on Middle...
Capitalist Disruptions and the Democratic Retreat: A US–EU–China Comparison
Please cite as: Ozturk, Ibrahim. (2025). “Capitalist Disruptions and the Democratic Retreat: A US–EU–China Comparison.” Journal of Populism Studies (JPS)....
Virtual Workshop Series — Session 1: The Rise of Populist Authoritarianism around the World
Please cite as:ECPS Staff. (2025). “Virtual Workshop Series — Session 1: The Rise of Populist Authoritarianism around the World.” European...