New publication in the European Journal of Political Researchh
As political identities become more fragmented and individualised, how can we best understand the shifting linkages between citizens and parties? A new paper by our…
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New Publication in the Journal of Conflict Resolution
How does U.S. military education build influence among foreign officers? A new paper by our Institute researcher Ilker Kalin jointly with Carla Martínez Machain from…
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Institute for Democracy Partners with MIT on AI and Democracy Research
We are happy to share that the Institute for Democracy at Matej Bel University (UMB) is joining forces with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
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Defending Rights, Building Bridges: A Day in Žilina with Ambassadors and Civil Society
Yesterday, the Institute for Democracy joined forces with the British Embassy in Bratislava for a day of dialogue at the Nová Synagóga, Žilina’s independent cultural…
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Together for a Resilient Democracy: Second Cross-Sectoral Townhall
The Institute for Democracy at Matej Bel University hosted the second edition of its interactive forum “Together for a Resilient Democracy” (Spolu pre odolnú demokraciu), bringing…
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Human Forum 2025: Three Days of Democratic Life in Banská Bystrica
The 12th annual Human Forum once again transformed Banská Bystrica into a crossroads of democratic thought and action. Over three days, more than a hundred…
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New video of Small Human Fora across Slovakia
A new video captures the spirit of our Small Human Fora: community gatherings that bring democratic debate and civic engagement directly to towns and villages…
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Research Presented at APSA 2025
Jozef Michal Mintal, a member of our institute, presented his paper Beyond the Labels: Rethinking “Liberal” and “Conservative” at the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual congress in…
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Leadership Transition at the Institute for Democracy
We are deeply grateful to Robert Vancel, our founding Executive Co‑Director, for his extraordinary leadership and dedication over the years. Today, he is stepping down…
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Research Presented at EPSA 2025
In June 2025, Dr. Jozef Michal Mintal attended the European Political Science Association (EPSA) Annual Conference in Madrid, held from June 26 to 28, 2025.…