Total 13 Posts
There’s no age limit for politicians − As people live longer, should that change?
5 min read
While there are minimum age requirements for people who want to hold political office in the US, there are no limits on when someone must retire.
Why so many people have had enough of experts
5 min read
New research highlights three key reasons for declining trust in experts, and how to regain their authority in future.
How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them
5 min read
Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.
All politicians must lie from time to time, so why is there so much outrage about George Santos?
5 min read
Constituents’ willingness to overlook deception may depend, in part, on whether politicians lie well and with a good purpose.
Never take Democracy for granted
3 min read
The January 8 riot attack on Brazil’s National Congress shows the consequences of choosing corrupt, populist, and fearmongering leaders.
The 2023 election calendar has some big ones
3 min read
New year, new election cycles with 2023 seeing five key races: Nigeria, Turkey, Pakistan, Thailand, and Argentina.
Politicians are getting older – shutting young people out of decision-making around the world
5 min read
Ageing politicians tend to dominate around the world. But young people will live the longest with the laws they are adopting now.