How does political imprisonment influence anti-regime protest? We argue that political
imprisonment facilitates rather than stifles protest. Political imprisonment is a salient …

According to United Nations' estimates, there were nearly 272 million international migrants
worldwide in 2019, representing 3.4 percent of the world's total population (United Nations …

An extensive literature links the rise of populist radical right (PRR) parties to immigration. We
argue that another demographic trend is also significant: Emigration. The departure of …

How does domestic surveillance affect the frequency of political imprisonments in autocratic
states? In contrast to conventional wisdom, I argue that surveillance reduces the frequency …

Most autocracies restrict emigration yet still allow some citizens to exit. How do these
regimes decide who can leave? We argue that many autocracies strategically target anti …

Authoritarian rulers fend off revolutions by stimulating the economy. However, expanding the
economy can also increase environmental pollution. If citizens value clean air and water …

An extensive literature links the rise of populist radical right (PRR) parties to immigration. We
argue that another demographic trend is also significant: emigration. The departure of …

How does emigration influence authoritarian stability when it is restricted? I argue that while
the selective departure of political opponents improves stability, it can also create new …

Who is a political prisoner? The classification of inmates as political prisoners has important
real-world implications such as deciding over accession to international organizations or …

Due to political crises, millions of people have moved beyond their autocratic home
countries in search of a more secure life. However, the influence and control of these …