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Look inside Iran's political system

How do Iran’s domestic power structures, institutions, and advocacy networks shape its foreign policy? Join our webinar on Thursday 5 February for new, comparative perspectives on authoritarian governance and international engagement in the Middle East.

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Michael Asiedu argues that in Guinea and Gabon, judges are doing more than routine certification. By validating post-coup elections, courts transform military rulers into constitutional presidents — without requiring genuine democracy.

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Co-edit Political Data Yearbook

We are seeking a skilled political scientist to join the editorial team responsible for the Political Data Yearbook (PDY) and PDYinteractive, our core resources for tracking political developments. This is a fixed-term position from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027. Deadline 31 January.

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Investigate far-right politics in Bologna

Our Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy invites applications for its 5th Summer School, to be held at the University of Bologna from 6 – 10 July 2026. This event brings together international experts and early-career researchers to discuss and debate research. Deadline 25 February.

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