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The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping - and re-shaping - our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world!
For decades, media and academic analysis of African politics has emphasised instability, political violence, and male dominance. Yet a brilliant new a…
After being the posterchild of democratization, today Central and Eastern Europe is often seen as the region of democratic backsliding. In this episod…
Does the Labour Party’s 2024 election victory spell the end of the United Kingdom’s foreign policy interest in Asia? And how will its ‘progressive rea…
Will Africa’s increasingly youthful population lead to new democratic and development breakthroughs? Or will it generate fresh instability as frustrat…
Why are so many democracies experiencing the rise of authoritarian populism? And what can we do to address this? Join Nic Cheeseman as he talks to Arm…
Why do international donors brand foreign aid? And what impact does it have on popular attitudes towards them? Join Matthew Winters and Petra Alderman…
Election campaigns are becoming ever more expensive, with many parties and candidates spending large sums of money on advertising, campaign materials,…
Development is political but what does that mean for how we solve some of the biggest challenges facing the world today? A pathbreaking new book, The …
Democracies in Europe and the world over are grappling with the challenges posed by social media. In this episode, Charlotte Galpin and Verena Brändle…
Contemporary politics is characterized by the rise (and fall) of many new parties. But what tools do political scientists have to map and measure elec…
Authoritarianism is not something that happens only within the borders of authoritarian regimes. In this episode, Marlies Glasius talks with host Lici…
What can airports, busses, and submarine internet cables tell us about the local and national politics in the Philippines? And how do they position th…
Why do states engage in secret statecraft and covert action? How different are these secret and covert state activities in real world settings compare…
Why do some countries do better than others in advancing women as political leaders and in promoting women’s rights? And what difference does this mak…
How helpful is the democracy-authoritarianism binary when it comes to our understanding of contemporary conflict? What is the state of the Russia-Ukra…
Is the recent resurgence of military coups reshaping politics in sub-Saharan Africa? Is faith in multiparty elections waning among citizens? And how d…
What is political polarisation? How different is it from ‘normal’ democratic conflict? And why have we been getting it wrong? Listen to Andreas Schedl…
What were the key factors shaping the 2023 Spanish general election? How did the progressive government of Pedro Sánchez defy expectations and secur…
Why are we seeing a rise in coups in Africa and growing debate about the possible benefits of military rule? What are the roots of “feel good” militar…
What can we learn from Indonesia about democratic resilience and backsliding? Why should we think of Indonesian democracy as a useful example? And wha…