Political Science Archives - Page 5 of 15

‘Slopaganda’: How AI-generated content becomes a political weapon

An Iranian propaganda video depicts Donald Trump, Netanyahu and Satan as Lego figurines, the White House combines real footage of airstrikes with clips from films and video games, and the American president shares AI-generated videos […]

Report analyzes the present and future of North America’s most important trade agreement

In 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the primary trade framework for the three countries. The agreement is now being reviewed by the three countries. In […]

Examining the impact of sanctioned elites on authoritarian realignment

In recent years, many observers have noted parallels between the current international environment and the 1930s, including rising geopolitical tensions, political polarization, trade conflicts, and regional wars. This raised a broader question: How do changes […]

After the guns fall silent, violence follows children home across Africa for years to come

For the first time, a study has shown a direct link between political violence and violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by family members, acquaintances and peer groups. The findings are based on […]

Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants’ US housing purchases

Asian immigrants are both the fastest-growing and highest-earning immigrant ethnic group in the United States, facts that have caught the attention of many economists interested in how these groups—whether investors or residents—impact housing prices, K-12 […]

Chatbots show political bias and steer voters toward some parties, analysis finds

Popular AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are not neutral and tend to favor certain political parties when asked who users should vote for. This makes them unsuitable for providing advice in connection with […]

New study finds 12- to 17-year-olds willing to engage in democracy, but feel anxious, unheard, distrustful of politics

A major new U.K. study of 12- to 17-year-olds finds that, while most adolescents say they would vote and are interested in politics, their willingness to engage is linked to their anxiety about the future, […]

Gifted men exhibit lower levels of conservatism compared to their average-intelligence counterparts, finds study

Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science, and politics. To date, it has not been definitively established whether a high intelligence quotient correlates with specific political orientations. However, recent research […]

How industry and geography play a role in support for radical right parties

Dr. Ruben Ruiz Rufino found that communities with clusters of workers in labor-intensive sectors consistently showed higher levels of support for radical-right movements than areas dominated by knowledge-based industries. The study, published in the journal […]

New model for understanding antisemitism can serve as framework, guide for developing interventions

In a new study, researchers introduce the dual threat model of antisemitism, which highlights the central role of perceived Jewish power in fueling antisemitism, and they discuss its implications for interventions aimed at curbing antisemitism.This […]