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October 30, 2026
There’s a consensus on the House and more uncertainty about the Senate.
October 26, 2026
When soldiers become a popular alternative
Militaries that take on a greater share of civilian responsibilities can redefine their place in society – and their relationship with citizens and the government.
October 21, 2026
The epidemic of partisan wishful thinking
More and more people expect their party to win. That’s a problem.
October 15, 2026
The paradox of Africa’s ‘leaderless’ Gen Z protests
What makes these protests successful can also fail to bring about political victories.
October 14, 2026
How the study of Latinx politics in America has evolved
A Good Chat with Roberto Carlos on why studying America’s Latino population reveals some surprises about how we develop political views and behaviors.
1,437 views
New voices join Good Authority in 2026
We welcome nine political scientists to our team of experts in our latest cohort of Good Authority fellows.
1,299 views
The end of Viktor Orbán’s ‘Hungarian model’?
New data show why Orbán’s Fidesz party finally fell after 16 years in power.
1,728 views
Trump and Rubio dismantled U.S. diplomacy. It’s making the Iran War harder.
Statecraft helps war-fighting as well as peacemaking.
2,472 views
The Joe Rogan of the left, right, and center is just … Joe Rogan
A new analysis of podcasts shows that Rogan isn't as MAGA as you think.
1,416 views
The new neo-royalist world order 🎧
Stacie Goddard and Abe Newman explain how cliques are ruling the world.
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In this episode of Chalkboard Politics, Peter Feaver discusses the legality of boat strikes against suspected drug traffickers, the firing of top Pentagon officials, and the U.S. war against Iran.
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October 9, 2026
5 big questions about prediction markets and gambling
States want to have a bigger say in regulating popular online platforms – here’s why.
October 8, 2026
The Make Ice Pay Act, explained
A new bill proposes to use transitional justice tools to help communities impacted by ICE operations.
October 5, 2026
Will these Black women gubernatorial candidates make history?
With a record number of Black candidates running for governor, these two campaigns could break new ground.
October 1, 2026
The Kremlin had to work hard to fake a landslide
With a final tally of 58%, Russia’s ruling party projects regime stability. But the effort invested in falsifications demonstrates discontent over the war.
September 30, 2026
Can politicians escape their party’s brand?
Voters see the Democratic and Republican parties as more extreme than U.S. senators in those parties.
September 28, 2026
Republicans’ fascination with testosterone in three charts
Why depictions of testosterone as a measure of manhood resonate with Republicans.
September 25, 2026
The quiet diplomacy of South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S.
Can Roelf Meyer repair the diplomatic fractures between the United States and South Africa?
September 24, 2026
The bigger risk from funding cuts to U.N. peacekeeping
What political science research can tell us about U.N. peacekeeping – and the alternatives.
U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.
A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.
Trump still wants to buy Greenland. He’s making a dangerous mistake.
Trump doesn’t seem to understand that nations don’t buy and sell territory any more.
Planning a summer trip? 3 U.S. destinations to see before they change forever.
From lobsters to glaciers, what a firsthand look teaches us about climate change.
Courts can be undermined in these 3 ways. This is how to protect them.
Courts are only as powerful as politicians – and the public – want.
