Politics and Governance

Papers
(The median citation count of Politics and Governance is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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The Diversity of Actors in Reform Backsliding and Its Containment in the Ukrainian Hybrid Regime32
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The European Council, the Council, and the European Green Deal25
Methodological Reflections on Studying Gender‐Sensitive Parliaments Cross‐Nationally: A “Most Significant Change” Approach25
Multilateralism, Developmental Regionalism, and the African Development Bank25
Public Employment Services and Vulnerable Youth in the EU: The Case of Rural NEETs22
Masks Down: Diplomacy and Regime Stability in the Post‐Covid‐19 Era21
Depoliticizing Transnational Cleavage‐Related Issues Through Social Media Advertising: The 2022 Danish Defense Referendum Campaign21
Southern European Journalists’ Perceptions of Discursive Menaces in the Age of (Online) Delegitimization20
When Illiberals Govern: Educational and Cultural Policies in Hungary and Poland20
Christian Churches and the Ukraine War: Introducing Religious Publics in Global Politics20
Liberal and Deliberative Democracy in the Global South: Models, Functions, Practices19
Satellites and the Changing Politics of Transparency in World Politics19
Merits and Challenges of Comparing the EU and Canada19
Germany’s Energy and Climate Policy as an Ecology of Games18
Dimensions and Cartography of Dirty Money in Developing Countries: Tripping Up on the Global Hydra18
One Crisis is not Like Another: Exploring Different Shades of Crisis in the EU18
Asylum Migration, Borders, and Terrorism in a Structural Gravity Model18
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Illiberal Politics in Europe: Ideology, Policies, and Impact17
Exploring Enablers for an Ambitious Coal Phaseout17
Is the (Mass) Party Really Over? The Case of the Dutch Forum for Democracy16
Gender and Opposition Leadership in the Pacific Islands16
Voter Disenchantment in the Aftermath of the 2005 EU Constitutional Referendum in France16
Illiberal Discourse in Romania: A “Golden” New Beginning?16
Comprehensive Security: The Opportunities and Challenges of Incorporating Environmental Threats in Security Policy16
Indonesian Heroes and Villains: National Identity, Politics, Law, and Security15
Assembling Publics: Microsoft, Cybersecurity and Public‐Private Relations15
EU Data Sovereignty: An Autonomy–Interdependence Governance Gap?15
“My Way or No Way”: Political Polarization and Disagreement Among Immigrant Influencers and Their Followers15
From Counterterrorism to Deterrence: The Evolution of Canada’s and Italy’s Defense Postures15
Leader Effects in an Era of Negative Politics: Who Has a Negativity Bias?15
Beyond Foreign Policy? EU Sanctions at the Intersection of Development, Trade, and CFSP14
“Refugees” as a Misnomer: The Parochial Politics and Official Discourse of the Visegrad Four14
EU Renewable Energy Governance and the Ukraine War: Moving Ahead Through Strategic Flexibility?14
Gender and Strategic Opposition Behavior: Patterns of Parliamentary Oversight in Belgium13
A Post-Development Perspective on the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences13
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The Debate on the European Union’s Future From the Perspective of Regional Members of Parliament13
The Influence of Age on Citizens’ Preferences for Age‐Related Descriptive Representation13
When Believing in Divine Immanence Explains Vaccine Hesitancy: A Matter of Conspiracy Beliefs?13
“Mass,” “Movement,” “Personal,” or “Cartel” Party? Fidesz’s Hybrid Organisational Strategy13
Strong Military and Weak Statehood: The Case of Self‐Governance Through Rasookh in Kashmir12
Passing the Sexual Violence Crime Law in Indonesia: Reflection of a Gender-Sensitive Parliament?12
Enlargement of the EU Towards the East: A Pivotal Change in EU’s External Policy?12
Facing the Future: Conceiving Legal Obligations Towards Future Generations12
The Role of Religions and Conspiracy Theories in Democratic and Authoritarian Regimes12
Coping With Turbulence and Safeguarding Against Authoritarianism: Polycentric Governance as a Resilience Resource12
European Union’s Regulating of Social Media: A Discourse Analysis of the Digital Services Act12
Leading the Way, but Also Following the Trend: The Slovak National Party12
Pandemic Populism? How Covid-19 Triggered Populist Facebook User Comments in Germany and Austria12
The Geoeconomic Turn in International Trade, Investment, and Technology12
Gender Equality Reforms in Parliaments12
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The Dollar as a Mutual Problem: New Transatlantic Interdependence in Finance11
Embedded Neoliberalism and the Legitimacy of the Post-Lisbon European Union Investment Policy11
Zeitenwende: German Foreign Policy Change in the Wake of Russia's War Against Ukraine11
Continuous Militarization as a Mode of Governance of Indigenous People in the Russian Arctic11
Implementation of EU Trade Agreements Under an Assertive, Open, and Sustainable Trade Policy11
Wagner Group Flows: A Two‐Fold Challenge to Liberal Intervention and Liberal Order11
Social and Discursive Capital as Illiberal Enabler: A Tale of Two Far‐Right Fictions in France10
Carbon Pricing Under Pressure: Withering Markets?10
Shared Streets: Choreographed Disorder in the Late Socialist City10
The Changing Unpolitics of Covid‐19 Vaccine Procurement10
Migrants' Voter Turnout in the Home Country Elections: Non‐Integration or Political Anchor?10
Economic Security and the Politics of Trade and Investment Policy in Europe10
The Role of Moral Principles in Resolving Intergenerational Conflicts of Interest10
Individual‐Level Predictors of Conspiracy Mentality in Germany and Poland10
Migration in Spain: The Role of Cultural Diversity Revisited10
Current Challenges to the Legitimacy of International Economic and Financial Arrangements9
Drivers and Limits of the Geoeconomic Turn in EU Infrastructure Policy9
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Beyond Rhetoric: The European Parliament as a Workplace for Parents and Current Reform Debates9
The Preferred Governing Actors of Populist Supporters: Survey Evidence From Eight European Countries9
Empowering the People’s Truth Through Social Media? (De)Legitimizing Truth Claims of Populist Politicians and Citizens8
Governing Precarious Immigrant Workers in Rural Localities: Emerging Local Migration Regimes in Portugal8
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Publics in Global Politics: A Framing Paper8
Fiscal Rules and Federal Capacity in American Fiscal History: Lessons for Europe?8
Investigating Party Abroad: Party Origins and Degrees of Formalization8
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US Critical Mineral Policies and Alliance Strategies in an Age of Geopolitical Rivalry8
The Multisided Threat to Free Trade: Protectionism and Fair Trade During Increasing Populism8
Do Leader Evaluations (De)Mobilize Voter Turnout? Lessons From Presidential Elections in the United States8
Reporting EU Politics in News Venues: An Issue of Democratic Deficit?8
Climate Change and Security: Filling Remaining Gaps8
Backsliding Populist Governments in the Council: The Case of the Hungarian Fidesz8
Fueling Toxicity? Studying Deceitful Opinion Leaders and Behavioral Changes of Their Followers8
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For a Research Agenda on Negative Politics8
Limited Congruence: Citizens’ Attitudes and Party Rhetoric About Referendums and Deliberative Practices8
Drivers and Barriers of Digital Market Integration in East Africa: A Case Study of Rwanda and Tanzania7
Oversight, Accountability, or Influence? Understanding the Use of Monetary Dialogues in the European Parliament7
Protecting Future Generations Through Minilateralism: Climate Clubs and Normative Legitimacy7
Digital Policy as a Driver of Integration: Spillover Effects and European Commission Empowerment7
The Democratic Legitimacy of Secession and the Demos Problem7
The Gendered Discourses of Illiberal Demographic Policy in Poland and in Russia7
No Borrowing Without Taxing? Fiscal Solidarity of Next Generation EU in Light of the American Experience7
Japan’s Climate Change Discourse: Toward Climate Securitisation?7
Adverse Contagion? Populist Radical Right Parties and Norms on Gender Balance in Political Institutions7
From Villain to Hero: The Role of Disengaged Terrorists in Social Reintegration Initiatives7
Transforming the Dynamics of Climate Politics in Japan: Business’ Response to Securitization7
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What Are Crises for? The Effects on Users’ Engagement in the 2022 Italian Election7
Governance Through Regime Complexity: A Role for the EU in the African Security Regime Complex7
The European Green Deal Agenda After the Attack on Ukraine: Exogenous Shock Meets Policy‐Making Stability7
“Strongmen” Don't Redistribute: Illiberal Leaders on the Right and Worsening Economic Inequality7
No Longer Neutral: The ECB’s Geopoliticization of the International Role of the Euro7
European Leadership and European Youth in the Climate Change Regime Complex7
Re‐Embedding Trade in the Shadow of Populism7
Making Sense of the European Side of the Transatlantic Security Relations in Africa7
Introduction: Out With the Old, In With the New? Explaining Changing EU–US Relations7
Character, Gender, and Populism: How Female Populist Voters Judge the Character of Political Leaders6
Addressing Migrant Inequality in Youth Political Engagement: The Role of Parental Influences6
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Unpacking Legal Accountability: The Case of the European Central Bank6
Illiberal and Populist Political Narratives on Gender and Underreporting of Sexual Violence: A Case Study of Hungary6
Conspiracy Theory Beliefs and Political Trust: The Moderating Role of Political Communication6
How Trickle‐Down Democracy Won the Debate, and Why It Didn’t Have To6
Sovereignty Crises and the EU’s Moral Challenge6
Evolution of Brazilian Democracy: Unveiling Election Dynamics in Political Issues, Negativity, and Acclaim6
China in Africa: Assessing the Consequences for the Continent’s Agenda for Economic Regionalism6
Reject, Reject, Reject...Passed! Explaining a Latecomer of Emigrant Enfranchisement6
Transformational Party Leaders: Determinants of Leadership Style Assessment in Central and Eastern Europe6
The EU De‐Risking of Energy Dependencies: Towards a New Clean Energy Geopolitical Order?6
Active Labour Market Policies for Rural NEETs in Lithuania: A Case of Rural Municipalities6
Gender Heterogeneity and Politics in Decision-Making About Green Public Procurement in the Czech Republic6
Legitimizing Illiberalism: The Construction of Civilizational Identity by the Justice and Development Party in Türkiye6
Indonesian Women and Terrorism: An Analysis of Historical and Contemporary Trends6
Climate Change and Institutional Resilience in Arctic Environmental Governance6
Does the EU Have Moral Authority? A Communicative Action Perspective on Sanctions6
Green Monetary Policy Measures and Central Bank Mandates: A Comparative Political Economy Analysis6
Followers First: Rethinking the Legitimacy of Political Leadership6
The Coexistence of Fiscal Sovereignties: The Post‐Pandemic European Union in Comparative Perspective6
Gus Dur’s Enduring Legacy: Accruing Religious Merit in the Afterlife6
Accountability Issues, Online Covert Hate Speech, and the Efficacy of Counter‐Speech6
Labour Mobility and Informality: Romanian Migrants in Spain and Ethnic Entrepreneurs in Croatia5
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Shaping Global Public Spheres Through International Law: An Investigation Into International Climate Change Law5
When a Right-Wing Populist Party Inherits a Mass Party Organisation: The Case of EKRE5
The Irresistible Allure of Charismatic Leaders? Populism, Social Identity, and Polarisation5
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“America is Back” or “America First” and the Transatlantic Relationship5
Gender, Intraparty Competition, and the Substantive Focus of Parliamentary Questions in South Africa5
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Disputing “Gender” in Academia: Illiberalism and the Politics of Knowledge5
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Carbon Pricing in the US: Examining State-Level Policy Support and Federal Resistance5
Right-Wing Populist Party Organisation Across Europe: The Survival of the Mass-Party? Introduction to the Thematic Issue5
The Design and Impacts of Individual Sanctions: Evidence From Elites in Côte d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe5
Cooperation Regimes and Hegemonic Struggle: Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries5
Voter’s Perception of Political Messages Against the Elite Classes in Spain: A Quasi‐Experimental Design5
Parliamentary Women Opposition Leaders: A Comparative Assessment Across 28 OECD Countries5
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Making Polar and Ocean Governance Future-Proof5
Analyzing Citizen Engagement With European Politics on Social Media5
Trade Policy and Ecological Transition5
Challenges Facing Organised Interests Under a Populist Right-Wing Government in Slovenia5
Governing Arctic Seals: A Longitudinal Analysis of News and Policy Discourse5
Politicisation and Democracy: The Consequences of Contingency5
Strategies for Engaging and Outreaching NEETs in Italy: Insights From Active Labour Policies5
Understanding the EU’s Response to LGBTI Rights Violations: Inter-Institutional Differences and Social Sanctions5
The Youth Guarantee, Vulnerability, and Social Exclusion Among NEETs in Southern Europe5
Public Support for European Integration in Greece and Italy Between 2015 and 20205
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A Nice Tailwind: The EU’s Goal Achievement at the IMO Initial Strategy5
Politicians, Electoral Integrity, and Electoral Management Bodies: A Cross‐National Study on Satisfaction With Democracy5
Spanish Political Communication and Hate Speech on Twitter During the Russian Invasion of Ukraine5
In the Name of the Conservative People: Slovakia’s Gendered Illiberal Transformation5
Gender in the Climate-Conflict Nexus: “Forgotten” Variables, Alternative Securities, and Hidden Power Dimensions5
Loops of Violence(s) Within Europe’s Governance of Migration in Libya, Italy, Greece, and Belgium5
The European Parliament: On the Politics of Naming5
Public Policy Europeanisation in Response to the Covid‐19 Crisis: The Case of Job Retention Schemes4
Valence Secession? Voting Shocks and Independence Support in Scotland4
Migration and Asylum Flows to Germany: New Insights Into the Motives4
NextGenerationEU and the European Semester: Comparing National Plans and Country‐Specific Recommendations4
United in Diversity? A Study on the Implementation of Sanctions in the European Union4
How European Do Young Slovenians Feel?4
Enduring disembeddedness? Understanding the persistence of trade disconnects in US digital trade policy4
Political Pathways and Performance of Women Opposition Leaders in Indonesia and South Korea4
The Process of The Transfer of Hate Speech to Demonization and Social Polarization4
The Rumours of the Crisis of Liberal Interventionism Are Greatly Exaggerated4
Longer‐Term Effects of Voting at Age 16: Higher Turnout Among Young People in Scotland4
Different Perspectives on Democracy as an Explanation for the “Populist Radical Right Gender Gap”?4
Justifying Secession in Catalonia: Resolving Grievances or a Means to a Better Future?4
Exploring Global Climate Policy Futures and Their Representation in Integrated Assessment Models4
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“Selective Friendship at the Fund”: United States Allies, Labor Conditions, and the International Monetary Fund’s Legitimacy4
Navigating Regional Regime Complexity: How and Why Does the European Union Cooperate With Regional Organizations?4
Multilevel Venue Shopping Amid Democratic Backsliding in New European Union Member States4
The Informational Consequences of Populism: Social Media News Use and “News Finds Me” Perception4
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Blackmailing and Identity Profiling? The Behaviour of Populist Radical Right Governments in EU Development Policy4
Online Trolls: Unaffectionate Psychopaths or Just Lonely Outcasts and Angry Partisans?4
River Commoning and the State: A Cross‐Country Analysis of River Defense Collectives4
No Way Back? ECB’s Forward Guidance and Policy Normalisation4
Party Competition Over Democracy: Democracy as Electoral Issue in Germany4
The Personality Origins of Positive and Negative Partisanship4
EU Climate and Energy Policy: How Myopic Is It?4
The European Green Deal: What Prospects for Governing Climate Change With Policy Monitoring?4
Expanding, Complementing, or Substituting Multilateralism? EU Preferential Trade Agreements in the Migration Regime Complex4
Links Between Conspiracy Thinking and Attitudes Toward Democracy and Religion: Survey Data From Poland4
Same Same but Different? Gender Politics and (Trans-)National Value Contestation in Europe on Twitter4
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Legitimacy of Labour Standards Clauses in the EU–Ukraine Collaboration4
From Exclusion to Co-Optation: Political Opportunity Structures and Civil Society Responses in De-Democratising Hungary4
Industrial Alliances for the Energy Transition: Harnessing Business Power in the Era of Geoeconomics4
Twitting Against the Enemy: Populist Radical Right Parties Discourse Against the (Political) “Other”4
Adaptive Sovereignty: China’s Evolving Legislative Framework for Transnational Data Governance4
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The “Accidental Candidate” Versus Europe’s Longest Dictator: Belarus’s Unfinished Revolution for Women4
Challenging Democracy: Understanding How the Ideas of Populists and Disenchanted Citizens Align4
The Instrumentalization of Women Opposition Leaders for Authoritarian Regime Entrenchment: The Case of Uganda4
The Janus Face of Valuation: Global Performance Indicators as Powerful and Criticized Public Measures4
Status Threat, Campaign Rhetoric, and US Foreign Policy3
Women Leading the Opposition: Gender and Rhetoric in the European Parliament3
Dilemmas Between Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech: Russophobia on Facebook and Instagram in the Spanish Media3
Public Interests and the Legitimation of Global Governance Actors3
Annulment Actions and the V4: Taking Legislative Conflicts Before the CJEU3
Clocks, Caps, Compartments, and Carve‐Outs: Creating Federal Fiscal Capacity Despite Strong Veto Powers3
Is Protest Only Negative? Examining the Effect of Emotions and Affective Polarization on Protest Behaviour3
Community Forest Management: Weak States or Strong Communities?3
Emissions Lock-in, Capacity, and Public Opinion: How Insights From Political Science Can Inform Climate Modeling Efforts3
Alternatives to Liberal Democracies and Their Consolidation in Central and Eastern Europe3
Internet Control and Disinformation Across Regime Types During and After the Covid‐19 Crisis3
Uneven Pathways to Local Power: The Political Incorporation of Immigrants’ Descendants3
Do Affective Polarization and Populism Affect the Support for Holding Referendums?3
The Ball That Failed to Curve: The 2023 “Populist Polarizing” Referendum in Poland3
Arming Fortress Europe? Spaces and Instruments of Economic Patriotism in EU Armament Policy3
Local Self‐Governance and Weak Statehood: A Convincing Liaison?3
Covid‐19‐Related Conspiracy Myths, Beliefs, and Democracy‐Endangering Consequences3
Exploring the Relationship Between Social Movement Organizations and the State in Latin America3
The Pancasila Ideological Direction Bill (RUU‐HIP): A Missed Opportunity?3
The EU’s Digital Footprint: Shaping Data Governance in Japan and Singapore3
A Bird’s Eye View: Supranational EU Actors on Twitter3
Learning to Lead at the WHO: Thailand’s Global Health Diplomacy at the World Health Assembly3
Muslims’ Vote Choice: Exclusion and Group Voting in Europe3
China and Climate Multilateralism: A Review of Theoretical Approaches3
Economic Narratives and the Legitimacy of Foreign Direct Investments3
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The Challenges of Reconstructing Citizen-Driven EU Contestation in the Digital Media Sphere3
Explaining Attitudes Towards Immigration: The Role of Economic Factors3
The Decision to Go Negative: Election Types, Candidate Characteristics, and Electoral Competition3
Facebook Campaigning in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian Federal Elections3
Trust the People? Populism, Trust, and Support for Direct Democracy3
Under Which Conditions Do Populist Governments Use Unpolitics in EU Decision-Making3
Hybrid Governance Structures and Monetary Policy: The Legal and Institutional Position of National Central Banks in the Eurosystem3
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