Delegating away Democracy? Martial Law Support in South Korea
We find that positive economic evaluations and hostility toward political opponents can increase citizens’ support for executive power grabs, even in established democracies.
Sep 1, 2026
Economic, Human Development, and Climate Impacts of Democracy
We review the scientific evidence on this question from 2010 to present, finding that democracy improves economic growth, population health, gender equality, and peace.
May 1, 2026
Chains in Episodes of Democratization
In this research note, we introduce a new methodology, Analysis of Chains (AOC), that allows for such analysis.
Jan 12, 2026
Crisis of Democracy?: Targeted Protest and Affective Polarization
It systematically examines the consequences of protests on the stability of democracy..
Aug 7, 2025
State of the world 2022: defiance in the face of autocratization
This article analyses the state of democracy around the world in 2022.
May 24, 2023
State of the World 2021: Autocratization Changing its Nature?
This article analyses the state of democracy around the world in 2021.
May 23, 2022
Determinants of Successful Participatory Institutions in Brazil
I demonstrate that social pressure produced by civil society serves to sustain effective participatory institutions based on social movement theories.
Nov 1, 2015