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Democracy and Political Institutions

We study the institutions and practices that shape democratic life, including elections, political participation, representation, civic space, political parties, public trust, and the relationship between citizens and the institutions that govern them.

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  • Electoral institutions and participation
  • Political parties, representation, and accountability
  • Civic space and democratic resilience
  • Constitutional design and institutional reform
  • Comparative democratic transitions

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