in: Third World Quarterly 43 (2)
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24. January 2022 | EDP Wire
Protecting Democracy: The Relevance of International Democracy Promotion for Term Limits
The question of whether and how democracy can be promoted and protected through international support has recently gained relevance. On the one hand, the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan has reignited a public debate on the limits of democracy promotion. On the other hand, the need for international democracy protection is growing due to an increase in autocratisation trends worldwide. DIE research shows that it is possible to effectively support and protect democracy.
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Populism and COVID-19: How Populist Governments (Mis)Handle the Pandemic
17. December 2021 | Publication
Practice Theory and the Opening Up of International Organizations
15. December 2021 | News
Julia Leininger featured in German F.A.Z. Podcast
On December 15th, the popular German news outlet FAZ published a podcast featuring EDP member Julia Leininger, who discussed the global wave of authocratization and the ways in which the European Foreign Policy should deal with these developments. You can …
read more »12. December 2021 | Publication
Love at first sight? Populist attitudes and support for direct democracy
9. December 2021 | News
Solveig Richter hosts Public Panel Discussion About Afghanistan at the University of Leipzig
On December 9th, EDP member Solveig Richter hosted a public panel discussion on the topic of „Afghanistan: Views from Inside and Outside“. Klaus Schlichte, Sarah Bressan, Siddharth Tripathi and Sajid Arghandaiwal joined as panelists. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the …
read more »8. December 2021 | EDP Wire
Parliamentary Elections in Kyrgyzstan: Another Relevant Jigsaw Piece in a new Process of Autocratization?
In the run-up to the Kyrgyz parliamentary elections on October 28th, Rebecca Wagner sheds a light on the recent developments in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan that indicate another wave of autocratization, and raises the question on whether the election results will further pave the way for an autocratic system to arise.
read more »2. December 2021 | News
Leonie Holthaus organized lecture on the Rise of Populism with Sheri Berman from Columbia University
On December 2nd, professor Sheri Berman from Columbia University held a Zoom lecture on democratic discontent, the rise of populism and the decline of the left. The event was organized by EDP member Leonie Holthaus and was part of the …
read more »1. December 2021 | Publication