31 search results for “democracy” in the Library website
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Ken Meier
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Populism: democracy under pressure – a reading list
The storming of the United States Capitol in January 2021 showed people disrupting democratic procedure in the name of ‘real democracy’. Both elected politicians and the Capitol stormers claimed to act in name of ‘the people’. The incident illustrated the disruptive potential of populist politics, and…
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Tom Geukemeijer
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Roeland Spruyt
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anar Ahmadov
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Soledad Valdivia Rivera
Faculty of Humanities
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Dorota Mokrosinska
Faculty of Humanities
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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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Jip Stam
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Thomas Fossen
Faculty of Humanities
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Hannah Kuhn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Annelies van Vark
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bastiaan Rijpkema
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Tom Theuns
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jonathan Crock
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carola van Eijk
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Denny van der Vlist
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Geerten Boogaard
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hans Oversloot
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gelijn Molier
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Antonella Maiello
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Christoph Niessen
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Wouter Veenendaal
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Political Science
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Political Science
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Politics after Pim - a reading list
A flamboyant politician, a divisive figure in the Dutch political landscape and a 'man of the people' who presented himself as an unconventional minister. Exactly twenty years ago today, the Netherlands was shocked to its core by the political murder of Pim Fortuyn. Who was Pim Fortuyn? What were his…
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American Politics and the 2020 Presidential Elections - A Reading List
The United States seems to be embroiled in one of the most contentious electoral battles in its history. In fact, presidential elections have become ever more contested over the past decades. In the past few years, and even centuries, researchers and authors have sought to explain issues that are currently…
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list
In November, the Dutch will elect a new parliament. Not all eligible citizens will go out and vote, however. How can this be explained, and how big of a problem is it? International research into voter turnout can shed new light on this issue – and offer possible solutions.
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Palestine and Israel
This subject guide is a work in progress, aimed to provide access to relevant academic works and online resources on Palestine and Israel, as well as, documentaries, films, and literature to familiarize yourself with the complexities of the conflict.
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Cybersecurity - A Reading List
As people spend ever more time in cyberspace, so do criminals. The more reliant we become on digital technology, the more vulnerable we are to hackers, surveillance, and cybercrime. The past decade has made clear that cybercrime does not only affect individuals and organizations, but that nation states,…
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Value of science the focus of 448th Dies Natalis
The importance of science communication and cross-boundary collaboration, and the ‘mantra’ of diminishing social cohesion in society: these all came up at Leiden University’s 448th Dies Natalis. A panel discussion including Leiden’s mayor Lenferink, music and two honorary doctorates completed the special…
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International Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in International Studies