The global health crisis that the novel coronavirus has brought is forcing us to reevaluate and reflect on aspects of…
That “Eminently Republican” Institution: Criminal Jury Trials Under the Specter of COVID-19
Justin D. Rattey I There is a symbiotic relationship between juries and civil society; recent months have seen that relationship…
The pandemic has proved to be detrimental to bringing peaceful resolution to territorial disputes. What does this mean for the regional stability of the South Caucasus?
COVID-19: A Blessing or a Curse for Turkey’s Authoritarian Incumbents?
By Özgür Erkarslan and Isabella Wilkinson On the morning of April 11, 2020, the Turkish Minister of Internal Affairs Süleyman…
Corruption and the Logic of Political Survival through Extractive Institutions
By William Condon This article is the second in an editorial series titled “I do not think this word means…
Ideas, Physical Reality, and Altering Our World
By Matthew Geleta A common debate is whether the chicken or the egg came first: Did o ne cause the…
The Future of the “Fantastic Four” and the Conundrum of Successorship
By Hakan Sönmez Since the turn of the millennium, there has been a period of stabilization in the democratization process.…
D&S Assistant Editor Ruby Karki writes about the changing landscape of rights and governance as we weather the coronavirus.
The Other Political Divide: Some Personal Ruminations on the US Presidential Election
Daniel Brumberg, Director of Democracy and Governance Studies at Georgetown University. With Super Tuesday upon us, I am pondering the…
What are “Weapons of Mass Destruction,” Really?
By Maeve Edwards This article is the first in an editorial series titled “I do not think this word means…
