1,362 search results for “politics in venezuela” in the Public website
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Dorota Mokrosinska in Trouw on the advantages of political secrecy
Many people wish for political transparency in The Hague. However, political philosopher Dorota Mokrosinska argues in an article in the Dutch newspaper Trouw that there are certain advantages to political secrecy. She states that politicians are better at compromising with one another behind closed…
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Petr KopeckyFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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How to say goodbye to politics?
New ministers, new state secretaries and new members of parliament. Around the time of the elections, we often talk about the new faces, but there are also many politicians who leave during this period, sometimes out of necessity. How do you say goodbye to a political career? Henk te Velde, professor…
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Video: Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Leiden University
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) in Leiden is a unique interdisciplinary master’s programme, considering topics of freedom, justice and citizenship in the 21st century. Watch this video to learn more about the programme!
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‘Veni’-grants for Corinna Jentzsch and Wouter Veenendaal
Corinna Jentzsch and Wouter Veenendaal, two political scientists affiliated with Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science, have been awarded a NWO ‘Veni’-grant. This grant brings them official recognition as ‘young outstanding researchers’, as well as financial support for conducting independent…
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Leiden Political Science and International Studies rank highly
Leiden University’s Political Science and International Studies programmes continue to enjoy a solid academic reputation. In the 2016 QS World University Rankings, Leiden is in the top 25 of the most esteemed institutes worldwide. Within the Netherlands, Leiden has retained the first position.
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The giant in the shadow? The Dutch security services in their political, bureaucratic, and societal context between 1912 and 1992.
Who tried to influence the mission and position of the Dutch security services between 1912 and 1992, what effect did that have on the form and contents of the security services? How to account for transformations of the security services?
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to ordinary citizens: The conversion of the Baduy, ethnicity, and politics of religion in Indonesia (1977 - 2019)
Mr. Ade Jaya Suryani defended his thesis on 28 January 2021
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Anne HeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Thomas FossenFaculty of Humanities
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An Antinationalist Anticolonialism: Politics in French West Africa, 1945-1960
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Nominees bachelor thesis prizes Political Science 2021
The nominees for the IRO thesis prize 2021 and for the Prof. Dr. J.Th.J. van den Berg prize 2021. Who wrote the best Political Science bachelor’s theses?
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Dennis BosFaculty of Humanities
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Hannah KuhnFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Josh RobisonFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Laurens van ApeldoornFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Politics and economics central in new Philosophy specialisation
Philosophy has an important contribution to make to society, says Professor of Practical Philosophy Glen Newey. You need people who can think clearly, certainly in positions of power and authority. Newey stresses that “there will always be a place for philosophy”. An introduction to the practically…
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President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Wants to Suspend the Polish Disciplinary Chamber Urgently
The controversial Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court is one of many other judiciary reforms which the PiS, the Polish nationalist ruling party, carried out since 2015. The Disciplinary Chamber allows for judges to be fined, degraded and discharged. Von der Leyen expects the highest European…
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Europe 1000-1800: Collective Identities and Transnational Networks
Recent concerns about cultural identity emphasise the ongoing political and social importance of the question of how, and with whom, people identify. Changing and conflicting identities were highly relevant for pre-modern Europe. Paradoxically, the more powerful states became, the more their rulers…
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Michiel Luining on European 'Dictator' Viktor Orbán
Furious protesters in Budapest and other Hungarian cities demand the departure of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The reason for the large-scale protests is the adaptation of the labor law, especially lucrative for German companies and investors, by the Hungarian prime minister.
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Tom Louwerse awarded ORA grant for political representation research
Political scientist Tom Louwerse (Leiden University) and a team of international researchers have been awarded a NWO ORA grant. They are going to investigate political representation in an era in which voter alignment with political parties is steadily decreasing.
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Pralay KanungoFaculty of Humanities
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Huib Pellikaan
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Luc VerheijFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Tom BarkhuysenFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Floris Mansvelt BeckFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Democratic Secrecy: A Philosophical Study of the Role of Secrecy in Democratic Governance
The starting hypothesis of the project is that secrecy is not always inimical to democratic governance as conventional wisdom has it.
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Does migration lead to more political and ideological related crime?
No evidence found that increasing migration leads to an increase in politically and ideologically motivated criminality. Migration flows have, however resulted in increased polarisation in the Netherlands.
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Elina ZorinaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Maria Spirova
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Aleksandra Khokhlova
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Denny van der VlistFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marijn NagtzaamFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jonathan PhillipsFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Vasiliki (Billy) TsagkroniFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Zach ReynaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simon OtjesFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Henk te VeldeFaculty of Humanities
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Dirk AlkemadeFaculty of Humanities
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Negotiating Islamisation and resistance : a study of religions, politics and social change in West Java from the early 20th Century to the present
Chaider Bamualim defended his thesis on 9 September 2015
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Roman Political Culture. Seven Studies of the Senate and City Councils of Italy from the First to the Sixth Century AD
This volume offers an innovative analysis of Roman political culture in Italy from the first to the sixth century AD on the basis of seven case studies.
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Corinna Jentzsch, 'Here are 4 reasons why Mozambique isn’t a post-war success story' (blog)
Political scientist Corinna Jentzsch (Leiden University) explains why Mozambique is not (yet) a success story.
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Congruence between voters and parties: The role of party‐level issue salience
The level of congruence between parties and their voters can vary greatly from one policy issue to another, which raises questions regarding the effectiveness of political representation. We seek to explain variation in party–voter congruence across issues and parties.
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Tom LouwerseFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Dimensions of Free Speech: An Exploration of a New Theoretical Framework
In ‘Dimensions of Free Speech’, Devrim Kabasakal Badamchi (Leiden University Institute of Political Science) offers a new theoretical framework for free speech by critically analysing the major justifications for free speech. Kabasakal Badamchi argues for a justification: namely the double-grounded…
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Emmy KoningFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Frank de Zwart
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tim MicklerFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Peter CastenmillerFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kathleen Brown
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen