Populism in Europe: Sweden
February 2012
Online supporters of the Sweden Democrats are more democratic, less supportive of violence than their counterpoints in Europe and trust political parties. Swedish mainstream parties need to build on this and engage them, says a new report by the UK think tank Demos.

Populism in Europe: Hungary
January 2012
The protection of identity is a key driver of support for Jobbik, the most successful far-right party in Hungary, according to this report, which presents the results of a survey of over 2,000 of its Facebook fans.

Saving Schengen: How to Protect Passport-Free Travel in Europe
January 2012
Europe's leaders are focused on the euro crisis, but they should beware of another potential calamity: the EU's Schengen area faces grave challenges, with major implications for free movement and political tensions over migration.

The New Face of Digital Populism
December 21, 2011
This quantitative report by UK think tank Demos explores online support for populist parties and provides new insight into how politics and political engagement are changing as a result of social media.

Security Sector Reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Interview with Marta Martinelli
Eleanor Kelly
May 16, 2012
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For people in the DRC, ensuring a well-trained and regularly paid army means the difference between being able to fetch wood or walk to school safely rather than being harassed, raped, or forced to do labor by soldiers along the way.

Eurovision and Oversight: Making the Most of Azerbaijan's 15 Minutes of Fame
Jacqueline Hale
May 9, 2012
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With the start of the Eurovision song contest, the eyes of the European viewing public will turn to Azerbaijan—and, activists hope, to the corruption and human rights abuses taking place there.

Event Report: Will Spring 2012 Be Eastern? The Prospects for Free and Fair Elections in Armenia
February 2012
Parliamentary elections in Armenia in May will be a litmus test for democratic reforms. A panel of experts examined the judiciary, media, corruption and civil society development in the country, and called on the EU to ask for more in exchange for increasing cooperation and support.