1,159 search results for “africa politics” in the Staff website
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Alfred van StadenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ingrid SamsetFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Paul AdriaanseFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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James McGrailFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wanted: student representative Institute Board Political Science
Education, Organisation
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Carolien JacobsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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André LeliveldAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Sara PetrollinoFaculty of Humanities
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Marike van AerdeFaculty of Archaeology
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Tanja HendriksFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Josien de KlerkFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Inocêncio Joao Raul ZandamelaFaculty of Humanities
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Marja SpierenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nancy KulaFaculty of Humanities
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Anahita ArianFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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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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Ivan DunduroFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Emmanuel Ogwuche OkpeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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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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How migration policy in autocracies and democracies differs from what we expect
What is the effect of a certain regime on a country’s migration policy? Political scientist Katharina Natter compared the migration policy of autocratic Morocco with that of democratising Tunisia. Her findings challenge some of the core assumptions.
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Tom Louwerse appointed Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods
The Executive Board of Leiden University has appointed Dr Tom Louwerse as Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods at the Institute of Political Science.
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Bart van der SteenLeiden University Libraries
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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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Gerrit Dusseldorp: A visiting researcher at KwaZulu-Natal Museum
Under the title “New insights from old collections”, the archaeological research was introduced on the Museum’s news page.
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Caspar van den BergFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Nike van HeldenFaculty of Humanities
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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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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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maarten KossmannFaculty of Humanities
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Patrick DassenFaculty of Humanities
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Rizal ShidiqFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden Africa Platform Annual Meeting
Annual meeting
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Fieldwork in the Favela's: Political scientist Juan Masullo Receives Award
Juan Masullo J., Assistant Professor at Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science, has been named a 2025 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar. His research with Nicholas Barnes on public security policy preferences in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has been recognized for its innovative approach…
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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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Joop van Holsteijn new Scientific Director Political Science
On 1 January 2022, Joop van Holsteijn was appointed Scientific Director and, as Chair of the Institute's Board, will represent the Institute of Political Science at faculty and university level.
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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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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Reijer PasschierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Simon WillmettsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Kai HebelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Frank PiekeFaculty of Humanities
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nikki MulderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lydie CabaneFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities