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Perspectives on Democracy

The year 2024 is the biggest election year in history, with over half of world’s population going to the polls. At the same time, democracy around the world is facing a variety of serious challenges and threats, ranging from populism and polarisation to direct military offensive. This series aims to shine a light on democracy from different historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives, with an eye firmly on its future. By doing so, we hope to contribute to democratic thinking and practice in this crucial moment.

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Reconsidering Truth and Politics

In 2016 the sociologist Arlie Hochschild published Strangers in Their Own Land. The book appeared in the final days of that year’s presidential election...
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New Series: Perspectives on Democracy

In 2024, more than half of humanity will go to the polls, making this the biggest election year in history. Elections are taking place in...