Dr. Alexander Mesarovich's book, Europeanization and Informal Networks in Southeastern Europe, offers a captivating look at how informal networks among elites in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia influence EU accession. Joined by discussant Prof. Irena Petrovic, the session explored the hidden power of social ties in shaping reforms. A must-watch for fans of European studies and political networks! Rewatch and share your insights!
On Tuesday 12th November, 2024, we hosted an engaging webinar featuring Prof. Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, author of Rethinking Corruption (2023), alongside discussant Prof. Brigitte Unger. The session delved into innovative tools and methodologies for assessing and predicting corruption risk. Participants gained valuable insights on transparency, governance reform, and the evolving landscape of corruption studies from two leading experts in the field.
Catch up with the EU-VALUES webinar series with this episode, featuring Prof. José Magone who discusses his latest book The Americanization of European Union Democracy Promotion. With insights from Prof. Andrea Ribeiro Hoffmann, this conversation explores democracy, global governance, and U.S. hegemony. Don't miss this critical conversation on the evolution of democracy promotion and power dynamics.
Editors Giancarlo Summa and Monica Herz discussed their book Multilateralism in the Crosshairs: The Radical Right's War in Brazil and Latin America Against Human Rights, the Environment, and International Governance. It explores the rise of the radical right, threats to democracy, disinformation, and attacks on international cooperation in the region.
In our recent webinar, Michael Zürn explored the rise of national-authoritarian parties, linking it to economic inequality and cultural shifts from social liberalization. Zürn and Armin Schäfer, in "The Democratic Regression: The Political Causes of Authoritarian Populism," analyse changes in party dynamics and citizen relationships.
Adam Holesch, post-doctoral researcher at IBEI and EU-VALUES Network Manager, also shared his reflections on the book's themes and implications.
Abel Escribà-Folch opens the EU-VALUES webinar series, discussing his acclaimed book "Migration and Democracy: How Remittances Undermine Dictatorships”. Co-authored with Covadonga Meseguer and Joseph Wright, the book examines how migrant remittances empower citizens and challenge authoritarian regimes in the Global South.