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Internet, Inequality, and Regime Stability

Scottish Journal of Political Economy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the link between income inequality and political instability, focusing on the moderating role of Internet penetration. Using data from over 120 countries (1996–2020), we find a conditional relationship: in low‐Internet countries, higher inequality associates with lower instability, likely due to limited political awareness ...
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Hassan F. Gholipour   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Muskian Futurism

tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique
Muskian futurism refers to a crosspollination of political perceptions, ideas and beliefs centred around the public persona of Elon Musk. In this paper, we explore these strands of thought – contemporary futurism, cyber-libertarianism, neo-reaction ...
Jamie Ranger, Will Ranger
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AUKUS: A Bloc of Anglo‐Saxon Powers

Asia &the Pacific Policy Studies, Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This article analyses AUKUS through the theoretical lens of neo‐offensive realism, with its distinctive emphasis on the articulation between system‐level and unit‐level variables for understanding alliance formation and dynamics. In so doing, it examines both system‐level, geostrategic developments that pre‐dispose the AUKUS partners to ...
Lloyd Cox
wiley   +1 more source

Decoding the apple paradox: a critical discourse analysis of gender, technology, and nationalism in China’s digital space

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
This research explores the intricate nexus of gender, technology, nationalism, and misogyny within the context of China’s digital realm. Positioned against the backdrop of an internet celebrity’s accusation towards Apple, the study critically examines a ...
Weiqi Tian, Jingshen Ge
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100 years of GAMM: Motivation, history and achievements

ZAMM - Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Volume 106, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract The International Association of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, GAMM) was founded in 1923 with the goal to strengthen the field of scientific engineering by the foundation of an Engineering Association with strong scientific contacts to Applied Mathematics.
Wolfgang Ehlers
wiley   +1 more source

State of the Field: The History of Masculinities

History, Volume 111, Issue 394, Page 5-29, January 2026.
Abstract This State of the Field article discusses how, when and why the history of masculinities has emerged since the 1980s, and why it continues to be an important research field today. The article begins with the field's multiple origin stories and then discusses its expansion in chronology, geography and theme, as well as newer directions for ...
ERICA L. FRASER
wiley   +1 more source

Minority Perspective: The Israeli–Arab Leadership Position Over the Israeli Peace Agreements With Arab States

Digest of Middle East Studies, Volume 35, Issue 1, Winter 2026.
ABSTRACT Research on conflict resolution typically examines how local leadership shapes social and political responses. However, there is limited exploration of ethnic minority leadership and their attitudes toward agreements with adversarial states. A notable example is Israel, which has established five peace or normalization accords: with Egypt in ...
Chen Kertcher, Gadi Hitman
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Cyber Activism in Iran: A Case Study

Social Media + Society
One of the most obvious characteristics of Iran’s protests in September 2022 is the emergence of a type of cyber activism that, unlike mass activism, is formed first in cyberspace.
Afsane Danesh, Seyyed Hossein Athari
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Globalisation and Network Resilience: A Special Issue Introduction

Global Networks, Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This special issue examines globalisation and resilience, variously conceived, from a network perspective. In an era that moved from hyperglobalisation to disruption—pandemics, geopolitical tensions, climate risks—we argue that a key orienting question should be how globalisation is being reconfigured across multiplex economic, social and ...
Matthew Smith, Ekaterina Turkina, Matthew C. Mahutga   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Online Political Discussion Under Authoritarianism: What Do Citizens Make of Censored Political Discussion?

Regulation &Governance, Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 105-118, January 2026.
ABSTRACT There is a continuing debate on whether the internet serves as a public sphere for meaningful political discussion and increases political engagement. Yet, we know little about how internet users in authoritarian regimes perceive and experience online political discussion beyond the dominant frame of censorship and surveillance.
Daniela Stockmann, Ting Luo
wiley   +1 more source