Elections & Democracy

Recep Tayyip Erdogan came very close to victory after getting 49% of the vote. In the second round, to be held on 28 May, he stands a very good chance of winning. What is the explanation for Erdogan’s and his political allies’ good performance?

Our researchers explain what's at stake in these critical elections.

Is Russia on the verge of disintegration? Possible scenarios by one of the most inspiring experts on Russian matters.

Watch Professor Emeric Henry about the real influence of fact checking on what appears in our social media feed.

Learn more about Sciences Po's Provost take on the rise of populism, modern autocracies and the importance to teach critical thinking to students.

Her one-year Master in Advanced Studies gave her the confidence to apply and work on transatlantic relations and democracy. Interview.

Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs received the Lithuanian politician and economist to discuss how to defend democratic values while dealing with autocracies.

A special event took place at the end of October 2022 with the Professor, Writer and Researcher specialised in liberal democracies. Learn more about pluriculturalism and its challenges.

An event in the framework of the "Rendez-vous de la Recherche", with guests including Yascha Mounk and Sergei Guriev.

The leader of opposition in Belarus gave a lecture and paid tribute to the recently awarded Nobel Peace Prize winner, Ales Bialiatski.

A round table reuniting three internationally renowned panelists to discuss freedom of studying, teaching and researching.