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A very particular set of skills: The role of perspective‐taking in hostage diplomacy negotiations

Political Psychology, Volume 47, Issue 4, August 2026.
Abstract Hostage diplomacy—detaining foreign nationals for leverage under the pretext of national law—is a growing international security problem. Beyond constituting a violation of international law, hostage diplomacy is challenging to resolve. Target states must deal with aggressive, sovereign perpetrators; handle a fraudulent but plausible legal ...
Danielle Gilbert, Cynthia S. Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Sharing conspiracy theories and staying in power: How leaders' false theories influence leadership perception

British Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 65, Issue 3, July 2026.
Abstract Research shows that spreading conspiracy theories impacts leaders' reputations; yet, it remains unclear how leaders are viewed when their theories are debunked. Across four studies (N = 1437), we explored whether conveying a conspiracy theory, regardless of its accuracy, influences followers' impressions of leader dominance, competence and ...
Shen Cao, Jan‐Willem van Prooijen, Mark van Vugt   +2 more
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The Impact of Russian Intervention in Post-Soviet Secessionist Conflict in the South Caucasus on Russian Geo-energy Interests

International Journal of Conflict and Violence, 2017
The dismemberment of the Soviet Union prompted a very unstable decade of decline for Russia, and generated numerous conflicts in the post-Soviet space.
José A. Peña-Ramos
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Attitudes Towards Russia and President Vladimir Putin and the Willingness to Help Ukrainian Refugees Among Americans

Social Sciences
The relatively recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the displacement of millions of Ukrainians. Studies have found that Ukrainians have seen a warmer welcome and embrace than other groups; they have also shown that there is generally a higher ...
Elvis Williams, Elvis Nshom
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Vicious Pictures? How National Socialist Propaganda Glorifying Adolf Hitler Affects Contemporary Viewers' Emotions

European Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 774-792, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The atrocities committed during the Nazi era still affect Germany's image in the world and Germans' feelings about their country's past. Herein, we investigate how historical propaganda images glorifying Adolf Hitler influence these feelings. Prior scholars have raised concerns that such materials might communicate distorted images of the past
Lara Ditrich, Katharina Bernecker, Jonas Reinhardt, Kai Sassenberg   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Leaner, Meaner State—And What It Means for Society

Sociology Lens, Volume 39, Issue 2, Page 277-288, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Populism is an old phenomenon but one which appears to once again be in ascendance globally. Attributing a nation's problems to a wicked elite, populists seek to dismantle the old order and either remove or repurpose its institutions. This paper explores how populism changes economic governance and particularly, how its emphasis on fighting ...
Christopher A. Hartwell
wiley   +1 more source

“Good job reporting this!”: Examining psychological needs and community building in YouTube conspiracy narratives

Political Psychology, Volume 47, Issue 3, June 2026.
Abstract The proliferation of conspiracy theories online has tangible offline consequences, both on an individual and collective level. Conspiracy narratives have been associated with reduced belief in democracy, the rise of populist parties, and can act as a radicalization multiplier in such contexts.
Darja Wischerath, Lukasz Piwek, Jonathan F. Roscoe, Brittany I. Davidson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Putin’s Third Term: The Triumph of Eurasianism? [PDF]

Romanian Journal of European Affairs, 2013
In the midst of the Russian Federation’s 2012 presidential election, Vladimir Putin expressed his support for the establishment of a functioning Eurasian Union by 2015.
Paul Pryce
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Šta Putin zapravo želi u Ukrajini? [PDF]

Međunarodna politika
Prelaz od Bajdenove ka Trampovoj administraciji u SAD otvorio je pitanje mogućeg skorog zaustavljanja Rusko-ukrajinskog rata. Autor polazi od stanovišta da je za mir u Ukrajini, pored iskrenosti u nameri Vašingtona i Kijeva, neophodno da i ruski ...
Vladimir Trapara
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Two Kinds of “Woke”? Psychometric Validation of the Critical Right Scale and Revised Critical Social Justice Attitudes Scale

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, Volume 67, Issue 3, Page 814-827, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This study developed and validated the Critical Right Scale (CRS) to measure emerging critical right attitudes and revised the Critical Social Justice Attitudes Scale (CSJAS‐R), replicating its psychometric evaluation. A nationwide convenience sample of Finnish adults (n = 626) completed an online survey. Item screening used exploratory factor
Oskari Lahtinen
wiley   +1 more source