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Sara Polak: 'We have seen a failed attempt at a revolution'
A flood of news reports, push notifications and even extra news broadcasts: on Wednesday, the world was shocked by the storming of the Capitol in Washington. Americanist Sara Polak discusses the events.
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Nominees bachelor thesis prizes Political Science 2023
The nominees for the IRO thesis prize 2023 and the Prof. Dr. J.Th.J. van den Berg-prijs 2023. Who wrote the best bachelor theses in Political Science?
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Michiel and Jort: best friends, political rivals
With the Dutch general elections just around the corner, it’s not always easy when political differences exist within your circle of friends. How do you not lose sight of each other in political discussions? We asked best friends Jort Schaafsma and Michiel van der Velde, both students at Leiden Law…
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Daniel Peat in El País on the International Court of Justice and the war in Ukraine
President Zelensky of Ukraine has asked the UN International Court of Justice to issue an urgent order to stop Russian military activity in his country. According to Zelensky, Russia has twisted the concept of genocide to justify aggression.
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Egbert Fortuin appointed professor of Russian Language and Linguistics: 'I am back'
On 1 August, Egbert Fortuin has been appointed Professor of Russian Language and Linguistics. After a five-year term as vice-dean of the Faculty Board, he is eager to fully devote himself to the study programme. His appointment can therefore be summarised in three words: 'I am back'.
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How do you measure democracy? Leiden political scientist collaborates on international freedom report
Wouter Veenendaal, a political scientist at Leiden University, is an analyst for the Freedom House report. Freedom House is an American non-profit organisation dedicated to democracy, political freedom and human rights. In short, the report describes the degree of freedom and the state of democracy…
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Clichéd version of an autocracy or a restored democracy? The Turkish elections explained
In less than a week’s time, millions of Turkish people are going to decide who will govern their country for the next five years. These elections promise to be the most closely contested in years, with the opinion polls showing very small differences and everything at stake, including for Europe. Alp…
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Call for Papers 'Playing Politics: Media Platforms Making Worlds'
We are living through an age in which social media platforms have given way to entirely new forms of politics and politicking. It is no exaggeration to say: there is a before and after social media.
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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English version podcast ‘Scandal and controversy in Russian literature’ launched
Following the success of the Dutch version, the podcast 'Scandal and Controversy in Russian Literature' is now also available in English. Senior University Lecturer Otto Boele guides listeners through eight infamous texts in this version.
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Call for Applications: The 2023 Estoril Political Forum
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Leiden Law Cast #6: Geerten Boogard on (local)elections & political upheaval
Leiden Law Cast is a podcast made by Leiden Law School, Leiden University, for everyone who wants to learn more about current legal issues.
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Opinion: Renaming ministries plays crucial role in shaping political agenda
Three new ministries have been formed in the Netherlands: Asylum and Migration, Housing and Spatial Planning & Climate and Green Growth. Of course, this is not merely an administrative act. These ministries carry a strong and political charge and play a crucial role in shaping a government's political…
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Koen de Ceuster
Faculty of Humanities
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Nikki Mulder
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sem Grootscholten
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Kai Hebel
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Ingrid Samset
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ratna Saptari Soetikno Slamet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anouk van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elsa Charlety
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Alfred van Staden
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Reijer Passchier
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Annelies van Vark
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Graig Klein
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ancois De Villiers
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anders Ottosson
Faculty of Humanities
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Stefanie van Esveld
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew Littlejohn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Densua Mumford
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Marcos Neto de Cordova
Faculty of Humanities
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Henk Schulte Nordholt
Faculty of Humanities
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Kristin Makszin
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Saskia Postema
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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James McGrail
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simon Willmetts
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew Gawthorpe
Faculty of Humanities
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Emily Anne Wolff
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Christopher Green
Faculty of Humanities
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John-Harmen Valk
Faculty of Humanities
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Yuan Yi Zhu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Bastiaan Rijpkema
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frank Pieke
Faculty of Humanities
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Bart van der Steen
Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
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Joris van de Riet
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joop van Holsteijn new Scientific Director Political Science
On 1 January 2022, Joop van Holsteijn was appointed Scientific Director and, as Chair of the Institute's Board, will represent the Institute of Political Science at faculty and university level.
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PhD Conference in Law and Political Science - 19 October 2023
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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Joris Larik on Al Jazeera on the Dutch Political Crisis
Joris Larik, Assistant Professor at Leiden University College in The Hague, was interviewed live on Al Jazeera on 2 April 2021 about the current political upheaval in The Netherlands and the difficult process of forming a new government.