Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
In a context of democratic erosion, U.S. civil society organizations face a widening array of legal, political, and security threats.…
Theme: Democracy
How the BJP Wins Over Women
By offering women norm-compliant ways to engage with politics, the ruling BJP has reversed its historic disadvantage with women. India…
Securitization and European Democracy Policy
Current geopolitical trends are pushing the EU to increasingly prioritize security in its international action and outreach, including on democracy…
Polarization Threatens to Derail Bosnia’s EU Ambitions
The opening of EU accession talks marks an important milestone for Bosnia, where ethnic tensions run high. But progress on…
Nigerian Women in Politics: 24 Years After the Return to Electoral Democracy
This paper discusses the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics since the country’s transition to democracy in 1999. It highlights…
A Test for West African Regionalism: Explaining ECOWAS Response to the Crisis in Niger
Facing the ongoing crisis in Niger, ECOWAS stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, ECOWAS initial threat of military…
Chinese Digital Satellite TV: Exporting Propaganda to Rural Nigeria
This research brief discusses the African Satellite Digital television project which was officially launched in Nigeria in 2019 by the…
Togo’s Constitutional Conflict
On 4 April 2024 Togo postponed its parliamentary and regional elections to 29 April after an initial one-week extension for…
Enhancing Post-Boko Haram Transitional Justice Processes in Northeast Nigeria
Transitional justice (TJ) is becoming increasingly relevant for reconciliation, healing, and national cohesion across Africa. In Nigeria, despite a flawed…
What Next for President Faye?
By all accounts, on 2 April 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president…