#Polarization

Podcasts

When Democracies Start to Self-Destruct: Rachel Myrick on how Polarization Becomes a Geopolitical Threat

In our podcast, Rachel Myrick, the Douglas & Ellen Lowey Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke University, discusses with us how extreme partisan polarization threatens not only domestic governance but also global stability. Drawing on her new book, Polarization and International Politics: How Extreme Partisanship Threatens Global Stability (Princeton University Press, 2025), Myrick argues that polarization in democracies affects foreign policymaking.

27.10.2025

Polarization and Political Conflict in Latin America in the Aftermath of the Left Turn: Challenges for Democracy in Latin America

Latin America's political landscape is marked by rising discontent and ideological divides, amplified by the post-pandemic climate. A recent research project highlights three main conflict patterns—ideological polarization, leader-driven division, and widespread dissatisfaction—across five countries. These dynamics reveal potential risks to democracies, as polarization and disenfranchisement reshape political engagement and fuel uncertainty in the region’s future.

6.11.2024