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Our flagship European Journal of Political Research (EJPR) is making open science central to its bold new agenda. We have now reopened the call for a forward-thinking expert to lead this initiative as Editor for Open Science. Submit your application by Thursday 17 April.
Despite Donald Trump's erratic behaviour, his fan base has formed a loyalty ‘cult’ around him. Yet Elizaveta Gaufman and Adrian Favero explain how it is precisely his transgressive behaviour that feeds Trump's charismatic authority.
The OUP Comparative Politics book series is seeking a Co-Editor to join the team from October 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for an established political scientist to develop a premier outlet for high-impact research in the field. Apply by Wednesday 14 May.
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To mark IWD 2025, we are offering an exclusive selection of free-to-read articles from our journals and blog.
We are pleased to share that our 2024 Rudolf Wildenmann Prize has been honoured to Timon Forster for his Paper Selective responses to the climate crisis: International financial institutions and strategic ignorance, which he presented at our 2024 Joint Sessions of Workshops.
All change on the European Journal of Political Research (EJPR), as it introduces a seven-strong editorial team comprising scholars from three continents!