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RevDem Podcast

Review of Democracy
European Union
Rule Of Law
Germany
Poland
Civic Mobilization
Historical Racism
Racism
Social Hierarchies
Eastern Europe
Constitutional Pluralism
2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Nazi Period
Western Europe
Whiteness
Discrimination
Migration
Racism Against East Europeans
Hungary
Ukrainian Refugees
Eurozone Crisis

RevDem Podcast is brought to you by the Review of Democracy, the online journal of the CEU Democracy Institute. The Review of Democracy is dedicated to the reinvigoration, survival, and prosperity of democracies worldwide and to generating innovative cross-regional dialogues. RevDem Podcast offers in-depth conversations in four main areas: rule of law, political economy and inequalities, the histo... more

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In this episode of our special series produced in partnership with the Journal of Democracy, we explore “AI’s Real Dangers for Democracy,” the new article penned by Dean Jackson and Samuel Woolley (Journal of Democracy, Vol. 36, No. 4, October 2025) more

In the opening episode of Review ofDemocracy’s new podcast series on EU-funded research, Alexandra Kardos speaks with Professor Zsolt Boda, Director of the ELTE Centre for Social Sciences, about the MORES Moral Emotions in Politics project, a Horizo... more

In our podcast, Rachel Myrick, the Douglas & Ellen Lowey Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke University, discusses with us how extreme partisan polarization threatens not only domestic governance but also global stability. Drawing on her... more

The end of the last century brought about what scholars have called a “unipolar moment.” With the fall of the Soviet Union, liberalism lost its enemy on the global stage, which led the United States to try to establish an international liberal order ... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Myrick
Douglas and Ellen Lowey, Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: When Democracies Start to Self-Destruct: Rachel Myrick on how Polarization Becomes a Geopolitical Threat
Anna Dobrowolska
Historian of modern Poland focusing on gender and sexuality under socialist regimes.
Department of History, University of Basel
Episode: Negotiating Sexuality in socialist Poland: In conversation with Anna Dobrowolska
Mohammad Ali Kadivar
Assistant Professor of Sociology and International Studies
Boston University
Episode: Contentious Politics and Democratic Resilience
Marina Simakova
Intellectual historian and writer exploring ideas and ideologies.
European University Institute
Episode: The Co-optation of Antonio Gramsci’s Ideas by the Contemporary (Far-)Right
Andrew Geddes
Professor of Migration Studies and Director of the Migration Policy Center at the European University Institute in Florence.
European University Institute
Episode: The Politics of Migration Narratives – In Conversation with Andrew Geddes
Semuhi Sinanoglu
Researcher at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability, specializing in political methodology, authoritarianism, and polarization.
German Institute of Development and Sustainability
Episode: Capitalism’s Democracy: Competition and Resilience in Twenty-First Century
Lucan Way
Distinguished professor of democracy at the University of Toronto and author of several influential writings on authoritarianism and democratization.
University of Toronto
Episode: Capitalism’s Democracy: Competition and Resilience in Twenty-First Century
Dan Edelstein
William H. Bonsall Professor of French at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Scripts of Revolutions: A Conversation with Dan Edelstein
Inna Melnykovska
Assistant Professor in Comparative Political Economy at the Political Science Department at CEU
Central European University
Episode: War, Oligarchs, and the Future of Ukraine’s Political Economy – Inna Melnykovska on Civic Transformation, Reconstruction and EU Influence in Wartime Ukraine

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Konstantin Kipp
Host of the RevDem Rule of Law Podcast

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The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics – In Conversation with Alexander Dukalskis and Alexander Cooley
Q: What implications do the developments in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have on authoritarian cooperation?
The SCO provides an infrastructure for security coordination among authoritarian regimes but lacks coherence and economic integration due to differing national agendas, especially with India's participation.
The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics – In Conversation with Alexander Dukalskis and Alexander Cooley
Q: Is such transnational authoritarian activity likely to provoke a democratic snapback?
The confidence authoritarian regimes have is based on their increasing ability to appeal to global publics and their success in creating new geopolitical infrastructures, despite the risks of backlash.
The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics – In Conversation with Alexander Dukalskis and Alexander Cooley
Q: Could you explain this asymmetric openness a little further and whether transactions have given authoritarian regimes access to liberal institutions?
Authoritarian regimes use institutions and channels created by liberalism to project their illiberal agendas while denying liberal actors the same access, leading to asymmetric openness.
When Democracies Start to Self-Destruct: Rachel Myrick on how Polarization Becomes a Geopolitical Threat
Q: What specific strategies can be used to mitigate the negative consequences of polarization for foreign policy?
While understanding the consequences of polarization is increasing, there are no clear solutions to remedy them, highlighting the need for further research in this area.
When Democracies Start to Self-Destruct: Rachel Myrick on how Polarization Becomes a Geopolitical Threat
Q: Can voters still shape a coherent foreign policy?
Voters have a role, but in polarized environments, leaders tend to cater more to their extreme base than the general public, making electoral accountability increasingly challenging.

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The content primarily revolves around themes of democracy, human rights, and political systems, engaging with a diverse array of topics such as migration policies, electoral politics, and the dynamics of democratic governance. It features candid discussions with academic experts and practitioners who analyze current global democratic challenges, including legislative authoritarianism, historical perspectives on democracy, and social issues intersecting with democratic discourse. The conversations often highlight empirical case studies from various regions, particularly in Europe and Latin America, aiming to draw connections between historical narratives and present-day political realities. This unique blend of academic insight and conversat... more

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