Data Bytes

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.

Data Bytes are short, data-driven insights or visualizations that highlight key statistics, trends, or findings from the research. These can take the form of infographics, charts, or brief data summaries that are easily shareable and digestible.  “Data Bytes” is an insightful blog series that that provide digestible yet engaging pieces of information about different political phenomena. it aims to bring global election data and research findings to the forefront. Each post dives into key trends and statistics, offering readers a clear, digestible analysis of how political landscapes are shifting around the world. From voter behavior to the impact of populism, 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.

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Shifting Democracy Indices

Are South Asia’s Giants Lagging Behind Smaller Nations? South Asia, a region characterized by cultural and political diversity, presents a complex and varied picture regarding the evolution of democracy over the past decade. While nations like India and Pakistan have traditionally dominated in scholarly and popular discussions of South Asia...

The State of Populism in a Comparative Perspective

Europe and Latin America Although populism is not a new phenomenon, in recent years we have witnessed an increase in the vote share of populist parties around the world. In this data bite, we show the dynamics of populist parties in the past 15 years in Europe and Latin America...

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