Can external threats strengthen group identity? A growing body of research in economics
emphasises the importance of cultural attributes such as identity for trust and cooperation …

Size matters in international relations. Owing to their unique vulnerabilities, small states
have different needs, adopt different foreign policies, and have a harder time achieving …

We study how more negative historical exposure to the actions of nation-states—like war,
occupation, and repression—affects the formation of regional identity. The quasi-exogenous …

States covet leadership and staff positions in international organizations. The posts of
civilian leaders and force commanders of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations are …

Although resources have been shown to influence secessionist conflicts in developing
countries, their effect in established democracies has largely been neglected. We integrate …

We investigate the impact of parenting style on children's noncognitive ability development
using data from China. Based on an extensive set of questions of caregiver-child interaction …

Voter turnout has declined in many countries, raising the question of whether electoral
institutions increase voter turnout. We exploit an electoral reform in the Austrian state of …

An authoritative guide to federal democracy from two respected experts in the field Around
the world, federalism has emerged as the system of choice for nascent republics and …

What explains the outcome of interstate negotiations in international organizations (IOs)?
While existing research highlights member states' power, preference intensity, and the IO's …

This paper investigates whether regional favoritism shapes humanitarian aid flows. Using a
rich and unique dataset derived from reports of the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance …