political-science

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 05 September 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-08597-8 Narratives of distrust: climate change, disinformation, and the dynamics of right-wing media

Constructivism challenges the assumption that interests, threats, and international structures have fixed meanings. It explains how norms, identities, relationships, and social practices shape state behavior, power, anarchy, and the possibility of change in world politics.

After 12 years of dominating American politics — either as president, as a candidate, or from the sidelines — Donald Trump will finally exit the stage in 2028, and it’s anybody’s guess what will come next. But one thing we do know is that Gen Z, many of whom were children during Trump’s first campaign, […]

North Korea’s investment in nuclear and missile capabilities despite sanctions and diplomacy presents a puzzle in international relations. This research note compares seven perspectives—Realism, Neorealism, Liberalism, Neoliberal Institutionalism, International Political Economy, the English School, and Constructivism—to examine North Korea’s missile behavior and responses. The comparison shows t…

The United States has a chance to support Colombia’s path to recovery in a way that strengthens resilience and reinforces one of its most important partnerships in the region. The post How the US can support Colombia’s post-earthquake recovery—for the long term appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Published on September 4, 2026 6:25 PM GMT Hey everyone, I've mostly been a lurker on this forum, but I'm a volunteer political organizer in the US and I wanted to share a low-time-commitment and potentially very impactful volunteer opportunity for the midterms. I think it's a good fit for Effective Altruism, because it's an opportunity to help in a neglected area, which has suddenly emerged this…

Some voting districts are tilted intentionally toward one party or another—a factor in the midterms. Geometry plays a critical role in gerrymandering