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Just published ‼️ This has been incredible team work with great @giga-hamburg.de colleagues! How do chief executives personalize power? The article develops and operationalises a concept of personalization and applies it to four cases in different world regions.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Personnel management, institutional engineering, and coercion: mechanisms of the personalization of executive power
How do chief executives personalize power? In this paper we conceptualize the personalization of executive power based on observable processes initiated by the chief executive aiming to increase po...
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🔎 Who does actually step up to resist when governments overreach – and why?

#GIGA's @ripplingeralina.bsky.social explains which groups or individuals tend to join #DemocraticResistance, what motivates them to take personal risks & what kind of dangers they face in standing up.

#DemocraticErosion
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How do our researchers actually study Personalization of Executive Power? 🔎

In this video, Emilia Arellano shares how #GIGA scholars investigate personalization of chief executives, key mechanisms and events of this trend, and the countries that are currently under observation by the researchers.
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The expansion of executive power is a key element of #DemocraticErosion. What happens when power becomes concentrated in the hands of one leader? What role did the pandemic play in this global trend?

#GIGA's @millanos.bsky.social explains key concepts behind Personalization of Executive Power.
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XIII Congreso Latinoamericano de la Ciencia Politica ALACIP 2026 en su agenda ¡ 21 al 24 de Julio 2026, la ciudad de Buenos Aires
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by Maríana Llanos

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My thoughts on the trial
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German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) @giga-hamburg.de · Sep 12
#Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal convicted former president #Bolsonaro, sentencing him to more than 27 years in prison. #GIGA expert @millanos.bsky.social explains to what extent it could serve as a model for protecting #democracy worldwide.

➡️ Read here: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/bol...
Visual. Text: "GIGA Insights. Bolsonaro on Trial: A Test Case for Global Democratic Resilience" Image: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at his home while under house arrest, amid the final phase of his trial, accused of plotting a coup after his electoral defeat, in Brasilia, Brazil, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano REFILE - CORRECTING DATE FROM "SEPTEMBER 23" TO "SEPTEMBER 3\
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#Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal convicted former president #Bolsonaro, sentencing him to more than 27 years in prison. #GIGA expert @millanos.bsky.social explains to what extent it could serve as a model for protecting #democracy worldwide.

➡️ Read here: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/bol...
Visual. Text: "GIGA Insights. Bolsonaro on Trial: A Test Case for Global Democratic Resilience" Image: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at his home while under house arrest, amid the final phase of his trial, accused of plotting a coup after his electoral defeat, in Brasilia, Brazil, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano REFILE - CORRECTING DATE FROM "SEPTEMBER 23" TO "SEPTEMBER 3\
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We are hiring! Join @ff.unikarlova.cuni.cz as a 👉 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Area Studies and take part in building the future 🌏 Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies (CenMAS).

Based in Prague – details here: bit.ly/CenMASpostdoc

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by Maríana Llanos

millanos.bsky.social
It is worth following what is happening in Brazil these weeks. ExPresident Bolsonaro (+others) under trial for “leading an armed criminal organization; attempt to violently abolish the democratic rule of law; coup d'état; damage to federal property and public patrimony."
www.bbc.com/portuguese/a...
Recados a Trump, ausência de Bolsonaro e elogios a ministros: o 1º dia do julgamento da trama golpista em 4 pontos - BBC News Brasil
Análise final do processo contra o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro e demais réus continua na quarta-feira; previsão é de conclusão na próxima semana
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We are hiring! 🌏 For the future Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies (CenMAS) at @ff.unikarlova.cuni.cz, we are looking for a 👉 Research Group Leader in Comparative Area Studies.

Join us in Prague – details here: bit.ly/CenMASleader

@millanos.bsky.social @karelkouba.bsky.social
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by Maríana Llanos

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It was nice to present our most recent research to the smart audience of the standing group! Thank you all for the insightful comments!
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ECPR Standing Group on Law and Courts @ecpr-law-courts.bsky.social · Aug 28
How do courts balance between law enforcement and rights protection during emergencies? @tibi-weber.bsky.social, @pablopizarro.bsky.social, and @millanos.bsky.social consider this in the context of COVID-19 related cases from 🇨🇱
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How do courts balance between law enforcement and rights protection during emergencies? @tibi-weber.bsky.social, @pablopizarro.bsky.social, and @millanos.bsky.social consider this in the context of COVID-19 related cases from 🇨🇱
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🎓 #GIGA at #ecprgc25!

From 26–29 Aug, leading political scientists from around the world gather at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for the ‪General Conference @ecpr.bsky.social‬.

#GIGA researchers are leading key discussions. Explore our contributions: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/ecp...
GIGA researchers in front of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for the General Conference of the European Consortium of Political Research (ECPR)
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by Maríana Llanos

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We still didn’t catch the view, but tried the wonderful food!

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At 15:45 on 28/8, we have the panel “Quantifying Judicial Impact: Selection, Process, and Authority” chaired by @benjaminengst.bsky.social‬ with presentations by @kilianlueders.bsky.social @tibi-weber.bsky.social, @benjaminengst.bsky.social‬, and Andreu Rodilla Lázaro. ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Quantifying Judicial Impact: Selection, Process, and Authority
European Consortium for Political Research
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by Maríana Llanos

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What?

by Maríana Llanos

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Once more, a Latin American high court harassed by the (this time right-wing) government, with a rally of supporters to insult the court (Bolsonaro’s school). A court that is doing its job —protect people’s rights www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Ecuador's President Noboa marches against suspension of security measures
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday led a march against a decision by the constitutional court to temporarily suspend provisions in recently-passed security laws, in what critics have said is an attempt to curtail judicial independence.
www.reuters.com
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We are hiring a postdoc! Our new ERA Chair in Multidisciplinary Area Studies @era-areas.bsky.social at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University @ff.unikarlova.cuni.cz in Prague is searching for a postdoctoral researcher in comparative area studies.
www.ff.cuni.cz/2025/07/vybe...
Call for candidates: Researcher in Comparative Area Studies (Postdoctoral level) / Výběrové řízení na pozici: Vědecký pracovník v oblasti komparativních areálových studií (postdoktorand) | Filozofická...
www.ff.cuni.cz
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We are hiring a research group leader! Our new ERA Chair in Multidisciplinary Area Studies @era-areas.bsky.social at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University @ff.unikarlova.cuni.cz is searching for a research group leader in comparative area studies.
www.ff.cuni.cz/2025/07/vedo...
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New issue of the Journal of Politics in #LatinAmerica out! It looks at the voting behaviour of small states using the example of #Colombia, weakening democratic institutions and authoritarianism in #Guatemala, race quotas in #Brazil, and more: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/new...
New Journal of Politics in Latin America 2/2025
The current issue looks at the voting behaviour of small states in multilateral organisations using the example of Colombia, the role of a non-state actor in weakening democratic institutions and deep...
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by Maríana Llanos

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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/w...
@lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social speaks to the @nytimes.com: “The democratic state of law for us is a sacred thing” and should be respected also outside the country
No One Is Defying Trump Like Brazil’s President
www.nytimes.com
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by Maríana Llanos

millanos.bsky.social
But Prof. Przeworski made me think about Argentina, which is going through midterm elections this year with a catatonic opposition (or oppositions).
“Moreover, one should not assume that dissatisfaction with Trump automatically benefits the Democratic Party, which remains catatonic.”
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Adam Przeworski @adamprz.bsky.social · Jul 16
Here is WEEK 22: adamprzeworski.substack.com/p/week-22
It will be the last one at least for the foreseeable future.
WEEK 22
There is an old song, by Doris Day:
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Here is WEEK 22: adamprzeworski.substack.com/p/week-22
It will be the last one at least for the foreseeable future.
WEEK 22
There is an old song, by Doris Day:
adamprzeworski.substack.com
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The GIGA Annual Report 2024 is here!
We are pleased to present our latest Annual Report, offering an overview of our research results, projects, and achievements of the past year.

➡️ Discover our highlights and learn how our work is shaping global debates: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/gig...
New GIGA Annual Report
We are pleased to present the GIGA Annual Report 2024. The report provides an overview of our research results, projects, and achievements of the past year. Discover the highlights and learn more abou...
www.giga-hamburg.de
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🆕 Online-first and #openaccess article on #Ecuador! By @orcunselcuk.bsky.social and S.Valdivieso. A contribution to literatures on #populism, #polarisation, #opposition, #democraticresilience
Check it out ‼️
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The Polarising Legacy of Rafael Correa in Ecuadorian Politics (2017–2023) - Orçun Selçuk, P. Salomé Valdivieso, 2025
This article examines the phenomenon of “runoff reversals” in presidential elections, where second-place candidates in the first round surpass frontrunners in t...
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📈 GIGA Journals @jplaeditor.bsky.social, @africaspectrum.bsky.social, and @current-sea-aff.bsky.social continue to gain international recognition with rising Impact Factors. A big thank-you to our editorial teams! 👏

➡️ All journals are Open Access, read here: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/gig...
GIGA Journals with Strong Upwards Trend in Impact Factors
The recently published “Impact Factors 2024” by the specialist company Clarivate Analytics once again demonstrate the academic excellence of the GIGA Journal Family. The Journal of Politics in Latin A...
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by Maríana Llanos

millanos.bsky.social
I was in Beijing at the 4th Tsinghua Area Studies Forum, organized by the IIAS at Tsinghua University. I was one of the keynote speakers and a panelist on Argentina. I talked on current challenges to area studies. Such an enriching experience to have all four @giga-hamburg.de regions in one forum!
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‼️ Three new online first and open access articles are now available for consultation and download.
“The Effect of Education on Democratic Values Under Different Regime Types in Mexico”, by Yeaji Kim. Check it out 1/3
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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💬“It’s exciting that the @ff.unikarlova.cuni.cz offers such a wide variety of area studies - from Japanese to Latin American to Indonesian studies! There’s a huge wealth of knowledge, and the challenge is to make it more visible and interconnected,” says Prof. Mariana Llanos.

Read 📰 bit.ly/4lj7r2m
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