Mar 6, 2026
This paper introduces a new way to measure support for democracy by using 17 survey items tied to the eight components of liberal democracy from V-Dem, tested across 19 countries. The results show cross-national variation in how these items relate to each other, with weaker connections often reflecting the impact of political events and actors. The authors also identify a shorter set of seven questions that reliably captures support for liberal democracy across diverse contexts.
May 1, 2025
Awards. REPAL Conference Best Paper Award, 2025.
Jan 5, 2025
Awards. Honorable Mention, REPAL Conference Best Graduate Student Paper Award, 2026. Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award, Political Science Department, Vanderbilt University, 2024. Media coverage. “How Brazil’s segregated cities tax themselves into weakness,” The Brazilian Report, August 30, 2026. Katarina Moraes, “Estudo mostra serviços piores e menor arrecadação em cidades mais segregadas,” JOTA, July 25, 2026.
Jan 4, 2025
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Jan 2, 2025
The current draft of this paper is available upon request. I keep the manuscript off the public site to reduce the risk that generative AI tools ingest its content. To receive a copy, please email me.
Jan 1, 2025
This forum examines how the term “coup” is applied far more broadly by the public and institutions than by scholars, with significant implications for analysis and policy. It highlights the challenges of distinguishing coups from other antidemocratic acts and suggests how academics can help bridge the gap between scholarly and popular understandings.
Mar 1, 2022
May 1, 2021