The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: From Moscow and Beijing to Ankara
DOWNLOAD PDF Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Morieson, Nicholas & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: ...
Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How Egypt Learns, Emulates, and Cooperates in Digital Authoritarianism
DOWNLOAD REPORT Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Akbarzadeh, Shahram & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How ...
From Fraud to Framing: Marine Le Pen’s Trial and ‘Alternative Truth’
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling EU funds might have marked a legal defeat—but politically, it became a narrative victory. ...
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi: Authoritarianism Is the New Normal and the Prevailing Norm
In this timely and thought-provoking interview, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi explores how authoritarianism has become “the new normal” in the Middle ...
Dr. Sofos: The More Rigid the Erdogan Regime Becomes, the Easier It May Break
“The more rigid the regime becomes, the more easily it may break,” warns Dr. Spyros Sofos in an illuminating interview ...
Dr. Tas: Coercion Has Become the Erdogan Regime’s Default Tool of Governance
In this compelling interview with ECPS, Dr. Hakki Tas argues that repression—not legitimacy—has become the Erdogan regime’s default mode of ...
Prof. White: Erdogan’s Arrest of Istanbul Mayor a Sign of Insecurity—And That Makes It More Dangerous
In a comprehensive interview with ECPS, Professor Jenny White calls the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu “absolutely... a sign ...
Dr. Cevik: Turkey Has Crossed the Critical Threshold from Competitive to Full Authoritarianism
In a compelling interview with ECPS, Dr. Salim Cevik argues that Turkey has “crossed the biggest threshold from competitive authoritarianism ...
ECPS Conference 2025 / Panel 2 — “The People” in the Age of AI and Algorithms
Please cite as:ECPS Staff. (2025). “ECPS Conference 2025 / Panel 2 — “The People” in the Age of AI and ...
The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: From Moscow and Beijing to Ankara
DOWNLOAD PDF Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Morieson, Nicholas & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: ...
Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How Egypt Learns, Emulates, and Cooperates in Digital Authoritarianism
DOWNLOAD REPORT Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Akbarzadeh, Shahram & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How ...
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi: Authoritarianism Is the New Normal and the Prevailing Norm
In this timely and thought-provoking interview, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi explores how authoritarianism has become “the new normal” in the Middle ...
How Identity Shapes Perception in a Polarized World: Insights from an Online Survey Experiment with AI-Enhanced Media
Who do people trust in politics, and why? Our online survey experiment reveals that trust and credibility are driven less ...
International Conference on Populisms, Digital Technologies, and the 2024 Elections in Indonesia
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE BOOKLET We, as ECPS, are excited to share the videos of thought-provoking sessions from the International Conference ...
Professor Nownes: Ceding Too Much Power to Tech Giants Poses a Threat to Democracy
Highlighting Elon Musk’s dual role as a private tech mogul and a potential quasi-governmental leader under elected US President Donald ...
Professor Levinson: Elon Musk Must Choose Between Government Role and Control of X
Highlighting the dangers of overlapping corporate and governmental powers, Professor Paul Levinson cautioned, “I am deeply opposed to having the person ...
The Erdogan Regime and Its Future Amid Mass Protests: Prospects for Change?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political journey reflects a dramatic transformation—from a reform-minded leader once hailed as a model for Muslim democracies ...
Dr. Boucher: Trump Is Not the Cause, but a Symptom
In this incisive ECPS interview, Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, explores how populism is reshaping ...
Professor Jones: Trump’s ‘Tariff Dictatorship’ Is Undermining the Global Trade Order
In an in-depth interview with ECPS, Professor Kent Jones warns that Donald Trump’s second-term trade strategy amounts to a “tariff ...
The Future Course of German and Japanese Capitalism in a Multipolar World under Trump 2.0
In his compelling analysis, Professor Ibrahim Ozturk explores how “Trumpism 2.0” and a multipolar world order are challenging the foundations ...
Professor Fetzer: Populist Grievances Are More About Perception Than Reality
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Thiemo Fetzer argues that populist grievances are largely shaped by perception rather than ...
Trump and The New Capitalism: Old Wine in New Bottle
Trumpism 2.0 marks a fundamental shift in global capitalism, blending nationalist protectionism, corporate oligarchy, and digital feudalism. The US is ...
Professor Woll: J.D. Vance’s Speech Was ‘Quite a Hypocritical Statement’
In an exclusive interview with ECPS, Professor Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School, criticized US Vice President J.D. Vance’s ...
ECPS Symposium 2025 / Keynote Speech II — Kamil Wyszkowski: The Role of the UN in Fighting for Human Rights in This Populist Age
Fourth Annual International Symposium on ‘Civilizational Populism: National and International Challenges’ May 22–23, 2025 | University of Warsaw Keynote Speech ...
Dr. Newlands: The Australian Political System Has Stepped Back from Climate Action
In this compelling interview, Dr. Maxine Newlands—an expert in environmental politics and ocean governance—warns that the “Australian political system has ...
Professor Olsen: AfD’s Growth Faces a Ceiling Despite Eastern Stronghold
Despite the AfD’s strong performance in Germany’s Sunday elections, securing nearly 21% of the vote and dominating in the East, ...
Understanding Climate Skepticism: A Rhetorical Analysis of Climate Communication by PiS, AfD, and SD
DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Lewis, Morgan. (2025). “Understanding Climate Skepticism: A Rhetorical Analysis of Climate Communication by PiS, AfD, ...
Populism and Autocracy in the Gulf Countries
Please cite as: Shewan, Molly. (2025). “Populism and Autocracy in the Gulf Countries.” European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS).January 10, ...
Connection Between Populism and Identity Politics in the European Union Before the 2024 European Parliament Elections
The 2024 EU parliament election polls show the populist right and far right as the main winners. The fact that ...
Climate, conflict, and migration: Europe’s next frontier of populism
The far-right populists are able to predicate on the securitisation of refugees in high welfare economies. Should welfare economies become overwhelmed ...
Will the climate crisis lead to Europe’s next refugee crisis?
The discussion of climate refugees has long been a feature of environmental security studies and predictions about the effects of ...
Professor Ben-Porat: Israel’s Rightward Shift Is More Than Political Strategy
In a candid and comprehensive interview with ECPS, Professor Guy Ben-Porat warns that Israel's political rightward shift is not simply ...
Dr. Bortun: Economic Insecurity Fuels the Rise of the Far Right in Romania
In the wake of Romania’s high-turnout 2025 presidential election, Dr. Vladimir Bortun offers a powerful analysis of how deep-rooted economic ...
From Fraud to Framing: Marine Le Pen’s Trial and ‘Alternative Truth’
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling EU funds might have marked a legal defeat—but politically, it became a narrative victory. ...
Dr. Sofos: The More Rigid the Erdogan Regime Becomes, the Easier It May Break
“The more rigid the regime becomes, the more easily it may break,” warns Dr. Spyros Sofos in an illuminating interview ...
Professor Marlière: The Far Right Has No Free Pass to Establish a Dictatorship in France
In this timely and incisive interview, Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL) discusses Marine Le Pen’s conviction, the limits of far-right populism, ...
ECPS Panel — Discussing Post-Election Germany: Democracy, Populism and the Far-Right Surge
Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 / 15:00-17:00 (CET) Moderator Dr. Cengiz Aktar (Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Athens ...
ECPS Panel — Discussing Post-Election Germany: Democracy, Populism and the Far-Right Surge
Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 / 15:00-17:00 (CET) Click here to register! Moderator Dr. Cengiz Aktar (Adjunct Professor of Political ...
Professor Hough: Mainstream Parties Must Address Issues or Risk Strengthening the AfD
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Dan Hough warns that mainstream parties must engage with voters’ real concerns or ...
“No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent”: Is Eleanor Roosevelt Right?
Can we truly choose not to feel inferior? In this thought-provoking commentary, Syed Yousha Haider critically examines Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous ...
Evaluations of Female Muslim Politicians in a Populist Era: Measuring Intersectionality Using Interaction Effects and Conjoint Experiments
AbstractHow do voters evaluate female Muslim politicians? The literature mainly approaches voter evaluations of underrepresented groups from a unitary perspective, ...
Violence Against Women: Towards a Policy Understanding of the Patriarchy
DOWNLOAD POLICY PAPER Please cite as: Hussain, Shilan Fuad. (2025). “Violence Against Women: Towards a Policy Understanding of the Patriarchy.” ...
Mapping European Populism – Panel 8: Populism, Gender and Sexuality in Europe
Please cite as: Guidotti, Andrea. (2024). Report on “Mapping European Populism – Panel 8: Populism, Gender and Sexuality in Europe.” ...
Revealing the Intricacies of Gendered Islamophobia and Populism through the Lens of Transnational Feminist Endeavors
As transnational feminist scholars and activists, it becomes imperative for us to intervene in feminist epistemologies by carefully discerning the ...
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 ...
Gender Populism: Civilizational Populist Construction of Gender Identities as Existential Cultural Threats
DOWNLOAD PDF Yilmaz, Ihsan & Shakil, Kainat. (2023). “Gender Populism: Civilizational Populist Construction of Gender Identities as Existential Cultural Threats.” ...
The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: From Moscow and Beijing to Ankara
DOWNLOAD PDF Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Morieson, Nicholas & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “The Transnational Diffusion of Digital Authoritarianism: ...
Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How Egypt Learns, Emulates, and Cooperates in Digital Authoritarianism
DOWNLOAD REPORT Please cite as:Yilmaz, Ihsan; Mamouri, Ali; Akbarzadeh, Shahram & Omer, Muhammad. (2025). “Authoritarian Diffusion in the Cyberspace: How ...
Violence Against Women: Towards a Policy Understanding of the Patriarchy
DOWNLOAD POLICY PAPER Please cite as: Hussain, Shilan Fuad. (2025). “Violence Against Women: Towards a Policy Understanding of the Patriarchy.” ...
Portugal in Cultural War: Racism, Security, and the Social Contract at Stake
Portugal is facing heightened scrutiny after a young, inexperienced policeman fatally shot Odair Moniz, a Black man, under dubious circumstances. ...
Saffron Republic – Hindu Nationalism and State Power in India
Kenes, Bulent. (2024). “Saffron Republic – Hindu Nationalism and State Power in India.” ECPS Book Reviews. European Center for Populism ...
Revealing the Intricacies of Gendered Islamophobia and Populism through the Lens of Transnational Feminist Endeavors
As transnational feminist scholars and activists, it becomes imperative for us to intervene in feminist epistemologies by carefully discerning the ...
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 ...
Professor Fetzer: Populist Grievances Are More About Perception Than Reality
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Thiemo Fetzer argues that populist grievances are largely shaped by perception rather than ...
Summer School 2024 — Brexit and ‘National Conservatism’
Lecturer: Dr. Craig Calhoun (Professor at Arizona State University). Moderator: Dr. Franco Zappettini (Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool). Professor Craig Calhoun examined Britain’s ...
Summer School 2024 — Populism, Constructive and Destructive
Lecturer: Dr. Louis Kreisberg (Professor Emeritus at Syracuse University). Moderator: Dr. Alexandra Homolar (Professor at the University of Warwick). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF7SvBoLvYs Dr. Louis Kriesberg is ...
Summer School 2024 — Populism, Hindu Nationalism and Foreign Policy in India
Lecturer: Dr. Thorsten Wojczewski (Lecturer at Coventry University). Moderator: Dr Ajay Gudavarthy (Associate Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEj48mldc0Y Dr. ...
Summer School 2024 — EU’s External Relations: Do Populists Propel It, Or Does It Propel Populists?
Lecturer: Dr. Bertjan Verbeek (Professor at Radboud University Nijmegen Netherlands). Moderator: Dr. Ana E. Juncos Garcia (Professor at the University of Bristol). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jICdgIwD3I Dr. ...
Summer School 2024 –America First and the Populist Impact on US Foreign Policy
Lecturer: Dr. Georg Loefflman (Assistant Professor at Queen Mary University of London). Moderator: Dr. Jonny Hall (Fellow at the London School of Economics and ...
Summer School 2024/ Lecture 2 — Populism and the Challenge to the International Order
Lecturer: Dr. Angelos Cryssogelos (Associate Professor at London Metropolitan University). Moderator: Dr. Gustav Meibauer (Assistant Professor, Radboud University). ECPS organized its fourth virtual Summer ...
Summer School 2024/ Lecture 1 — Populism and International Relations: Introducing a Dynamic Research Field
Lecturer: Dr. Sandra Destradi (Professor at the University of Freiburg). Moderator: Dr. Rubrick Biegon (Lecturer at the University of Kent). The opening lecture by ...
“No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent”: Is Eleanor Roosevelt Right?
Can we truly choose not to feel inferior? In this thought-provoking commentary, Syed Yousha Haider critically examines Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous ...
Professor Hanson: Trump’s Patrimonial Rule Treats the State as Personal Property and Undermining Impartial Governance
In a thought-provoking interview with the ECPS, Professor Stephen E. Hanson unpacks how US President Donald Trump exemplifies a growing ...
Trump and The New Capitalism: Old Wine in New Bottle
Trumpism 2.0 marks a fundamental shift in global capitalism, blending nationalist protectionism, corporate oligarchy, and digital feudalism. The US is ...
Agent-Based Simulation and Linguistic Analysis of Populist vs. Non-Populist Rhetoric: Insights on Polarization and Cohesion
Our agent-based simulations show that non-populist rhetoric, exemplified by former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, fosters societal cohesion through ...
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 ...
Impact of Civilizational Populism on Intergroup Emotions, Social Cohesion, and Civility in the UK
Please cite as: Wathtuwa-Durayalage, Sudeshika. (2025). “Impact of Civilizational Populism on Intergroup Emotions, Social Cohesion, and Civility in the UK.” ...
Do Muslims Have Different Attitudes and Voting Behaviour Than the Majority Populations of France, Germany and the Netherlands?
DOWNLOAD REPORT Please cite as: van Oosten, Sanne. (2025). “Do Muslims Have Different Attitudes and Voting Behaviour Than the Majority ...
The Role of Populism in Redefining Citizenship and Social Inclusion for Migrants in Europe
DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Yogo, Edouard Epiphane. (2025). “The Role of Populism in Redefining Citizenship and Social Inclusion for ...
Professor Olsen: AfD’s Growth Faces a Ceiling Despite Eastern Stronghold
Despite the AfD’s strong performance in Germany’s Sunday elections, securing nearly 21% of the vote and dominating in the East, ...
Professor Arzheimer: AfD’s Surge is a Game-Changer in Post-War German Politics
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has doubled its vote share in the February 23 elections, marking what Professor Kai Arzheimer ...
Dr. Desmet: EU Countries Systematically Violate Non-Refoulement with Indiscriminate Pushbacks
The EU’s human rights commitments are weakening as populist movements push restrictive migration policies, warns Dr. Ellen Desmet, Associate Professor ...
Dr. Ziller: Terror Attack in Munich Likely to Sway Voters More Than J.D. Vance’s AfD Endorsement
Dr. Conrad Ziller, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, discusses the key factors shaping voter sentiment ...
The “Awkward Alliance” of the Left and the Right
The politics of immigration in the U.S. reveal peculiar alliances on both sides of the aisle. For Democrats, the coalition ...
ECPS Academy Summer School — Populism and Climate Change: Understanding What Is at Stake and Crafting Policy Suggestions for Stakeholders (July 7-11, 2025)
Case Competition Information Pack Are you interested in global political affairs? Do you wish to learn how to draft policy ...
Summer School 2024 — Populism, Hindu Nationalism and Foreign Policy in India
Lecturer: Dr. Thorsten Wojczewski (Lecturer at Coventry University). Moderator: Dr Ajay Gudavarthy (Associate Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEj48mldc0Y Dr. ...
Celebrating Success: ECPS’s First Erasmus+ Supported Project
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of VolunCITIZEN, the very first project supported by Erasmus+ funds at ECPS! ...
ECPS Book Talk: Remembering Democracy and Peace Building Process of South Africa in the Context of Global Political Climate
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 18:00 (CET) Click here to register! Speaker Revd. Dr. Liz Carmichael (Emeritus Fellow ...
Anticipating the Trump Effect: Strengthening the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum Amid Populist Pressures
DOWNLOAD POLICY PAPER Please cite as:Bottura, Beatrice; O’Keeffe-Johnston, Paris; Gkampeta, Pinelopi; Malai, Ludmila; Lynch, Matt; Park, Joon & Gräf, Leon. ...
The Role of Mainstream Parties in the Success of Radical Right Populists
Populist radical right parties (PRRPs) have been gaining votes in recent decades, votes that were once almost exclusively given to ...
Many Facets of Medical Populism: British Political Tradition (BPT) and Covid-19
The traditional British political style and rhetoric were utilized by both former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage of ...
ECPS Summer School 2024 — Populism and Foreign Policy: How Does Populist Politics Influence Foreign Affairs?
ECPS organized its fourth virtual Summer School on July 1-5, 2024, focusing on the relationship between populism and foreign policy. ...
“No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent”: Is Eleanor Roosevelt Right?