Path to Power

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Path to Power  is a global research project examining the profound shifts in politics and society in the digital age. This project by the Digital Technology, Governance, and Policy research group at the Hasso Plattner Institute,  Potsdam investigates researches the intersection of politics and digital technologies, with a focus on the global south and other less studied political contexts. The team aims to develop a global picture of democracy worldwide through studies of elections in a variety of contexts, including in-depth case studies of elections globally. We are committed to knowledge dissemination, policy impact and public engagement…Read More

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Civics and Cynics- an academics’s perspective on global politics in the digital age, is a podcast series hosted by academics which explores the role of technology in politics. Our conversations feature insights from leading experts, including political scientists, technology experts, journalists, academics and activists who are at the forefront of these changes. We will share case studies from around the world with diverse perspectives on how different countries navigate the digital political landscape.

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