723 search results for “the note politics” in the Staff website
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Patrick DassenFaculty of Humanities
p.g.c.dassen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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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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Antoaneta Dimitrova, Bernard Steunenberg and Dimiter Toshkov about the political situation in Bulgaria
In the current political situation of Bulgaria, it seems that a long-term caretaker government is the only viable option at the moment. Dimiter Toshkov, Antoaneta Dimitrova and Bernard Steunenberg of FGGA analyse what the Bulgarian caretaker government can learn from its Dutch counterpart.
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Katharina Natter receives IMR Book Review Award
Katharina Natter of the Institute of Political Science has been awarded the 2025 IMR Book Review Award for her book on migration politics in Morocco and Tunisia.
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Historian Ronald Kroeze: 'We must view political integrity from a historical perspective'
The democratic rule of law is under pressure due to a series of scandals and integrity issues, as seen in the recent parliamentary inquiries. Professor Ronald Kroeze explains: 'Public office holders are expected to show complete dedication, but that norm is quite absolute, and what we mean by it is…
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Alfred van StadenFaculty of Law
a.van.staden@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Densua MumfordFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
d.mumford@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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James McGrailSocial & Behavioural Sciences
j.m.mcgrail@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Paul AdriaanseFaculty of Law
p.c.adriaanse@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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How can youth political participation in Africa be encouraged?
Do political knowledge and democratic values encourage young people to participate in politics or not? Political Scientist Leila Demarest had a closer look at adolescents’ participation intentions in Nigeria and shared her findings with The Conversation.
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Mark WestmorelandSocial & Behavioural Sciences
m.r.westmoreland@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3773
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Ton DietzAfrican Studies Centre
a.j.dietz@asc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Matthew HoyeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
j.m.hoye@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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Haye GeukesFaculty of Science
h.h.geukes@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Wim VoermansFaculty of Law
w.j.m.voermans@law.leidenuniv.nl |
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Pieter SlamanFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
p.j.slaman@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3097
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
a.p.van.der.veere@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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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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Anahita ArianSocial & Behavioural Sciences
a.arian@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Hilde van MeegdenburgSocial & Behavioural Sciences
h.van.meegdenburg@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275093
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Call for Applications: The 2023 Estoril Political Forum
Research
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Niels van WilligenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
willigen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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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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The Walikutuban ritual: from lost heritage to political activism
Sometimes fascination can lead to in-depth research. Such is the case with Wahyu Widodo, who came across the Islamic Walikutuban ritual in Java in 2019, on which he subsequently wrote his PhD dissertation. Widodo: ‘Besides community, it also breeds political loyalty’
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Dutch election points to return to political centre
Dutch election signals a return to the political centre, with voters seeking practical solutions both at home and across Europe. Bernard Steunenberg, Professor of Public Administration, cautions that losses for the PVV, the party of Geert Wilders, do not mean the far right has been defeated.
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Democracy measured: Simon Otjes on political science and practice
Political scientists study topics that affect society, but their work often remains out of the spotlight. Not always: the research of Leiden political scientist Simon Otjes does have a visible impact.
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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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PhD Conference in Law and Political Science - 19 October 2023
Research
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Book: The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East
Five questions for James Shires, assistant professor at ISGA, about his new book, The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East. The book is available to order now.
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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Bart van der SteenLeiden University Library
b.s.van.der.steen@library.leidenuniv.nl | 071 527 6338
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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.
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Benjamin Fogarty-ValenzuelaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
b.l.fogarty@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 6 2829 8903
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Maarten van LeeuwenFaculty of Humanities
m.van.leeuwen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2073
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Mandy de WildeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
m.de.wilde@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Anchrit WilleFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
a.c.wille@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Loes OudenhuijsenAfrican Studies Centre
l.w.oudenhuijsen@asc.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Caspar van den BergFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
c.f.van.den.berg@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore appointed new Cleveringa Professor
The French political theorist Hélène Landemore has been appointed as the new Cleveringa Professor. She will deliver her inaugural lecture on 26 November.
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Nina Schmal wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2024
Successfully completing a master’s thesis in Political Science is no small feat. Not only is this for most students the most extensive and in-depth research report they have ever written, the work is also held to very high standards. Yet, every year students manage to impress their instructors and demonstrate…
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
Education, Organisation
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Political turmoil in Turkey: what is the future of democracy?
Turkish politics was shaken by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, along with dozens of others from the main opposition party.
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Social & Behavioural Sciences
m.e.maeckelbergh@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities
a.j.gawthorpe@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1740
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Francesca Sofia SelanoSocial & Behavioural Sciences
f.s.selano@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Kai HebelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
k.r.hebel@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9948
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Syeda ShawkatSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.s.shawkat@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Nikki MulderSocial & Behavioural Sciences
n.mulder@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276243
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Annelies van VarkFaculty of Law
a.van.vark@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Henk Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities
schultenordholt@kitlv.nl | 071 5272727