Interviews
Prof. Culpepper: Populism Is Democracy’s Way of the People Telling Elites to ‘Listen Harder’
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Pepper Culpepper argues that populism should not be treated as inherently anti-democratic. Rather,...
Assoc. Prof. Anastasopoulos: AI May Transform Populism by Mobilizing Highly Skilled Workers
Assoc. Prof. Jason Anastasopoulos argues that AI is not merely a tool of efficiency, but a political force that may...
Dr. Azizi: The Islamic Republic Will Survive, but in a Less Ideological, More Pragmatic Form
Dr. Arash Azizi of Yale University argues that the Iran Islamic Republic is likely to survive, but in a transformed...
Prof. Berman: Democratic Backsliding Is Neither Sudden nor Surprising
In an interview with the ECPS, Sheri Berman challenges dominant crisis narratives by arguing that democratic backsliding is “neither unexpected...
Assoc. Prof. Antal: Orbán’s Election Project Seeks Public Backing for Dictatorial Turn, Not Democratic Legitimacy
As Hungary approaches the April 12 elections, Viktor Orbán’s long-standing rule faces a critical test shaped by both domestic discontent...
Assoc. Prof. Csehi: Hungary’s Election to Test the Resilience and Limits of Populist Rule in Europe
Assoc. Prof. Robert Csehi argues that Hungary’s April 12 election represents a critical test of whether entrenched populist rule can...
Dr. Carothers: When Institutions Fail, Protest Becomes the Last Line of Democratic Defense
In this interview with ECPS, Dr. Thomas Carothers offers a nuanced reassessment of contemporary democratic backsliding, challenging dominant explanations that...
Prof. Andersen: Danish Democracy Grows More Volatile as Voters Drift and Parties Chase Them
In this insightful ECPS interview, Professor Johannes Andersen offers a sobering diagnosis of Denmark’s evolving political landscape following the 2026...
Prof. Deželan: Democratic Forces in Slovenia Are Fighting Populism with Populism and Losing Ground
In this interview with the ECPS, Professor Tomaž Deželan offers a sobering assessment of Slovenia’s post-2026 electoral landscape, portraying it...
Prof. Tarchi: The Legacy of Fascism Continues to Structure Political Conflict in Italy
In this ECPS interview, Professor Marco Tarchi offers a nuanced interpretation of Italy’s recent referendum defeat, arguing that the outcome...
Prof. Marlière: Local Elections Show Polarization in France Amplifies the Mainstreaming of the Far Right
In an era marked by intensifying polarization and electoral fragmentation, France’s 2026 municipal elections offer a revealing lens into the...
Dr. Henriksen: Strict Migration Policy in Denmark Fails to Contain the Radical Right
In this ECPS interview, Dr. Frederik Møller Henriksen offers an in-depth assessment of Denmark’s 2026 general election, highlighting both continuity...