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2. November 2026 | EDP Wire | Maurice Schumann
The Changing Nature of Authoritarian Internet Control: Implications for Protecting Digital Rights and Democracy
What does it mean for protecting digital rights and democracy when governments move from disruptive internet controls toward subtler, more targeted, and legally embedded forms of online repression? In this EDP Wire, Maurice P. Schumann summarizes the findings of his dissertation on the changing nature of internet control and discusses three potential implications for protecting digital rights and democracy.
weiter lesen »22. September 2026 | EDP Wire | Karina Mross
Can local elections help to strengthen societal peace after civil war? Evidence from municipal elections in Mozambique.
Local elections can quietly reshape post‑conflict peace: This study shows how Mozambique’s municipal elections improve representation and strengthen citizens’ sense of belonging, even though authoritarian constraints sharply limit their impact. The findings highlight why these often overlooked institutions matter for …
weiter lesen »15. Juli 2026 | EDP Wire | Laura Camila Barrios Sabogal, Jonas Wolff
From Negotiating Peace to Fighting “Narcoterrorism”? Prospects for Colombia’s peace processes under President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella
With the upcoming transfer of power from leftist president Gustavo Petro to his newly elected radical-right successor Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia faces a decisive shift in its approach to peace and violence. The implications extend not only to the …
weiter lesen »14. Juni 2026 | EDP Wire | Julia Leininger
International Democracy Promotion Across Two Waves: From Support to Protection
How can the international community protect democracies under threat? Julia Leininger pioneered the concept of democracy protection in 2022, laying the groundwork for a growing field of research. Her new article builds on this framework, offering fresh insights into what …
weiter lesen »27. April 2026 | EDP Wire | Sonja Grimm, Brigitte Weiffen , Karina Mross
How Democracy Promoters Respond to Global Autocratisation
This EDP Wire is based on Policy Brief 34/2025 published by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), which summarises the contributions to our special issue “Democracy promotion in times of autocratization” published with Democratization. Over the last decade, …
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