Historical Border Instability, Satisfaction with Democracy and the Rise of Populism

• In Event: Voter Preferences and Foreign Policy

Brief Overview

International borders impact political dynamics and individual perceptions. This article reveals that European areas with historical border instability tend to view democracy more negatively and are more likely to support populist candidates.

Authors

• David B Carter, Washington University in St Louis

• Luwei Ying, University of California-Los Angeles