
Irina von Wiese replaces Sir Watson as the honorary president of ECPS
Former MEP Irina von Wiese replaces Sir Graham Watson as the honorary president of ECPS. Sir Watson is stepping down ...

What does Patriotic Union’s coup plan in Germany tell us about threats posed by far-right?
As the investigations are ongoing, not much is known of the real threat to democracy that this group posed. Nevertheless, ...

Extremist criminal offenses rise in Germany, intelligence report suggests
Right-wing extremism increased in Germany in 2019, the country’s domestic intelligence agency has reported, with over 32,000 extremists identified. The report ...

Germany’s far-right AfD fires official over a racist migrant comment
Germany’s populist far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party fired an official on September 28, 2020 who had been caught on a hidden camera ...

Dutch appeals court clears far-right leader Wilders of inciting hatred
Dutch politician Geert Wilders was acquitted by an appeals court on September 4, 2020 of discrimination, in a partial legal victory for ...

Javier Milei’s Victory: A New Chapter for Right-Wing Populism in Argentina?
Despite the global far-right's excitement over Javier Milei's victory, it is crucial to approach Milei's election cautiously and avoid interpreting ...

Unmasking Gender (In)Equality: Turkey’s Post-2023 Election Landscape
According to the World Economic Forum's 2020 Gender Gap Index, Turkey ranks 129th out of 146 countries surveyed. This ranking ...

Surveying the landscape of women’s rights: Observations from a researcher
The intertwined dynamics of the 'patriarchal trifecta'—forced marriages, female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called honor killings—create a symbiotic relationship, reinforcing ...

Why does populist Netanyahu seek to reform Israel’s judiciary?
Benjamin Netanyahu's populist ideology, anchored in the notion that he embodies the genuine and morally upright voice of the Jewish ...

A Lesson from Turkey: Economic Crises as Steppingstones, but not Exit Routes for Authoritarian Populists
It is evident that populist politicians, even if they come to power through free elections, deviate from the same path ...

Populism reigns supreme in Turkey, what next for European Union?
While a new term for Erdogan will bring more challenges, Turkey will remain a crucial interlocutor for the EU on ...

The short story of Erdogan’s election victory(!)
Erdogan's primary adversary is no longer the opposition, but rather the anticipated deepening of the economic crisis. A climate of ...

Erdogan’s winning authoritarian populist formula and Turkey’s future
After the election results, Erdogan is likely to feel vindicated, but being a vindictive populist, he will not forgive those ...

Professor Filc: Netanyahu’s Era Is Coming to an End, Influence of Clerical Fascism Will Likely Persist
Offering profound insights into the dynamics of Israeli politics and the evolving role of radical right-wing populism in the country, ...

V-Dem’s Lindberg and Nord express deep concerns about potential victory of far-right populist parties in 2024 EP elections
In an exclusive interview exploring the intricacies of declining democracy, the rise of far-right populism, and the adaptability of democratic ...

Prof. Levitsky: The US and Europe accelerate the decline of Western liberalism through their own errors
“This process of a declining Liberal West, along with its increasing inability and unwillingness to promote democracy, presents a significant ...

COMTOG Interview with Bill Watson on ‘Path Out’
Bill Watson is an associate professor of learning design and technology and director of the Purdue Center for Serious Games ...

COMTOG Interview with Frederik Smets on ‘Path Out’
Frederik Smets is a UNHCR Education Officer. Path Out is a part of the UNHCR’s broader catalogue of teaching materials ...

COMTOG Interview with Georg Hobmeier on ‘Path Out’
Georg Hobmeier is Path Out’s lead designer. Path Out is an example of a successful game that employs its format ...

COMTOG Interview with Wojciech Soczewica on games and ‘My Memory of Us’
Wojciech Soczewica is the Chief Executive Officer of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. "My Memory of Us" integrates real stories from individuals ...

COMTOG Interview with Étienne Quintal and Daniel Collen on ‘The Light in the Darkness’
Étienne Quintal and Daniel Collen are researchers from the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre responsible for the Online ...
Javier Milei’s Victory: A New Chapter for Right-Wing Populism in Argentina?