School in Session: Political Interest vs. Participation

MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY

Shelley Liu and co-author studied the relationship between educational attainment and political participation within stable democracies in developing contexts. Overall, the authors concluded that although education increases interest in politics, it does not lead to greater political participation in the aggregate. However, when democratic strength is threatened, more education can lead to more demand for stronger democratic institutions through greater political participation. Read the publication.

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A Closer Look at Climate Migration

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY |
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY

How people move—or do not move—in response to climate hazards is hard to pinpoint. Climate change affects a variety of human mobility, including refugee and survival migration, labor migration, migration for education and family reunification. Which migrants should count as climate migrants? Kerilyn Schewel argues for a multifaceted approach at national and international levels to examine and address the opportunities and challenges of mixed migration and immobility related to climate change. Read the publication.

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Cervical Cancer Screenings & Preterm Deliveries

HEALTH POLICY

M. Kate Bundorf and co-authors studied the population-level association between the number of guideline-recommended cervical cancer screenings and the downstream risk of preterm delivery (PTD) among females aged 18 to 24 years. Their research found an increase in the recommended number of cervical cancer screenings was associated with an increase in PTD risk. The authors conclude: National screening guidelines must weigh adverse effects on birth outcomes against benefits of cancer prevention. Read the publication.

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Protected Areas and Deforestation

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Protected areas (PAs) are the leading policy to lower deforestation. Yet, resistance by land users leads PAs to be created in remote sites, lowering impact of the PA. Alex Pfaff and co-authors evaluated the forest impacts of Protected Areas (PA) size reductions in the Amazon. Their research resulted in a conceptual framework showing that the location of size reductions affects forest impacts, as impact requires that PAs faced and blocked pressure. Read the publication.

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Sanford's Justin Sherman was one of a select group of experts to attend a White House data broker policy roundtable. Read the news.

Peter D. Feaver explores the basis for high public confidence in the U.S. military, attributing it to perceptions of competence, ethical standards, and detachment from political divides, yet also highlighting its dependence on partisan views and social desirability bias, ultimately revealing potential implications for policymaking and the democratic civil-military relationship. Read more about the book.

Phyllis Pomerantz provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of foreign aid, addressing its recipients, funding sources, purpose, allocation, amount, effectiveness, and future challenges. This resource is for academia, development practitioners, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of aid and development finance. Learn more about the book.

Mallory SoRelle is among the recipients of the 2023 American Political Science Association awards. SoRelle and co-authors will be awarded the Heinz I. Eulau Award, which recognizes the best article published in the American Political Science Review and Perspectives on Politics during the previous calendar year. Read the news.

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