About Tim Haughton

Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a founding co-director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham.

NBN Episodes hosted by Tim:

Populism, Polarization and Politics: Hungary on the Eve of Elections

March 10, 2026

Populism, Polarization and Politics: Hungary on the Eve of Elections

Hosted by Tim Haughton

How and why do leaders like Hungary’s Viktor Orban not only come to power, but remain in power for so long (in Orban’s case 16 years)? And why does th…

Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland

October 28, 2025

Democracy After Illiberalism

Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley
Hosted by Tim Haughton

Why are illiberal governments able to retain support? How are they defeated at election time? And how do (and should) governments driven by a desire t…

Party People: Candidates and Party Evolution: A Discussion with Allan Sikk and Philipp Köker

March 27, 2024

Party People: Candidates and Party Evolution

Allan Sikk and Philipp Köker
Hosted by Tim Haughton

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…