The Data Bytes and Old Men, New Politics blog series deliver concise, insightful analyses on global political trends and the rise of populism in the digital age. Through data-driven posts and critical discussions, these series aim to make complex academic insights accessible and relevant to today’s shifting political landscape.
About Our Blog Series
The Old Men, New Politics blog series delves into the rise of populist leaders across the world, examining how these figures—often older, established politicians—have adopted new political tactics in the digital age. The series explores the evolving dynamics of power, identity politics, and the shifting values within democracies, offering critical analysis of both left- and right-wing populism. Both series aim to make academic insights relatable and relevant to today’s political landscape.
The Data Bytes are analyses of various sources of information presented as easily digestible visualizations, accompanied by a brief explanation of the phenomena analyzed. It offers bite-sized insights drawn from quantitative analysis of global political trends, focusing on the impact of populism on politics, economies, and societies. Each post delivers clear, data-driven perspectives on key issues such as electoral shifts, governance challenges, and the aftermath of populist rule, accompanied by visualizations to make complex data accessible to a broad audience.
Blog Series
A series of blog posts that focus on how long-established political figures utilize new technologies, new parties, and younger partisan supporters to retain their existing power or return to politics after years in the wilderness.
Data Bytes translates complex data into accessible insights, revealing patterns that shape elections and governance in the digital age. Whether you’re a policy maker, researcher, or engaged citizen, this series is designed to inform and provoke thought about the future of democracy globally.