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This type of dictator is becoming more common

Researchers call them personalist dictators.

Environmental activists won't throw soup at paintings anymore

Environmental activists will no longer throw soup at paintings

"It has worked," says a researcher.

This is what Americans are doing to stop Trump

"It's worth fighting back," says philosophy professor.

This table is the cradle of Norwegian democracy

This table played a crucial role during a tumultuous year when Norway faced war, two unions, and three different kings.

The Covid-19 pandemic has unveiled the pervasive dangers of autocratic responses to crises

OPINION: Misinformation, divisive rhetoric, and manipulating tactics in order to consolidate power and overshadow governments’ shortcomings were widespread during the pandemic.

Why do so many voters around the world vote for authoritarian men?

These voters voluntarily give their vote to politicians who are not particularly interested in democracy.

There are now more dictatorships than democracies in the world

There are now more people living under dictatorships than in democracies. At the same time, there are bright spots — several countries have moved away from authoritarian rule.

Dictators are doing it for themselves - but has Putin taken it too far this time?

The political science is clear: Putin is a dictator. The same science is also clear on this: a financial crisis is dangerous for a dictatorship.

Liberal democracy is not dead

Liberal democracy is under pressure, and illiberalism remains a threat across the globe. Cas Mudde argues that key events in 2021 should be a wake-up call to those who think illiberalism is the inevitable future, and emphasizes the crucial need for consistent, genuine, and inspiring liberal democratic politics.

Do not let the fear of terror rule. Other dangers threaten democracy

Right-wing terrorists do not pose the greatest far-right threat to liberal democracies, according to C-REX scholar Jacob Aasland Ravndal.

Can political advertising change our minds?

According to US research the answer is no. But advertising affects us in other ways, according to Norwegian researchers.

Golden Dawn guilty verdict is a victory for Greek democracy. But will it solve the country’s deep political divides?

While the Golden Dawn verdict is a positive step for Greek democracy, it is still important to understand why circa 500,000 Greek citizens voted this criminal organization in the parliament, despite the fact that its violence was well known.

Quarantining Hungarian Democracy

The Covid-19 crisis is exploited by Viktor Orbán to consolidate power and undermine democracy. The increasingly authoritarian Prime Minister has used the pandemic to further authoritarian ends. Democratic backsliding in Hungary has for long been a cause of concern for the European Union.

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Tag: democracy

This type of dictator is becoming more common

Environmental activists will no longer throw soup at paintings

This is what Americans are doing to stop Trump

This table is the cradle of Norwegian democracy

The Covid-19 pandemic has unveiled the pervasive dangers of autocratic responses to crises

Why do so many voters around the world vote for authoritarian men?

There are now more dictatorships than democracies in the world

Dictators are doing it for themselves - but has Putin taken it too far this time?

Liberal democracy is not dead

Do not let the fear of terror rule. Other dangers threaten democracy

Can political advertising change our minds?

Golden Dawn guilty verdict is a victory for Greek democracy. But will it solve the country’s deep political divides?

Quarantining Hungarian Democracy

Internet sparks local political engagement

Democracies built from top to bottom

Youth grow more politically active – but vote like mum and dad

General prosperity is a key to democracy

Norway was controlled from the pulpit

More democracy support for developing countries

Lost faith in democracy? Blame the teacher!

Courts more likely to move against racist and discriminatory speech

Why Norwegians never wanted EU membership

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