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News

The Threats to Nullify (or Ignore) the US Midterm Elections are Very Real

As the US faces an unprecedented authoritarian threat, this year’s midterms might be the most consequential in its history. Yet even if the American people vote for democracy, their voices might remain ineffective. In the 21st century, elections and authoritarianism often work well together. In two op-eds, Neil H. Buchanan analyzes different reasons why the threat of the Republican Party undermining the people’s democratic choice should be taken seriously. This first part focuses on the potential of citizens being prevented from registering and registered citizens being stopped from voting.

22.04.2026

Podcasts

The Myth of Democratic Resilience – In Conversation with Jennifer Cyr and Nic Cheeseman

In our latest episode of the special series produced in partnership with the Journal of Democracy, we discuss the recent article co-authored by Jennifer Cyr, Nic Cheeseman and Matías Bianchi, entitled “The Myth of Democratic Resilience” (Journal of Democracy, Vol. 36, No.3, July 2025)

6.10.2025