Luca Tomini
@lucatomini.bsky.social
FNRS Research associate professor of political science - ULB
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Luca Tomini
@lucatomini.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Since I’ve just recently arrived here, and considering the times we’re living in🫠, I thought it would be useful to have a list of people working (also) on autocratization and democratic backsliding‼️ The list is a work in progress! Please don’t hesitate to suggest additions go.bsky.app/J1Cp19P
Great news! 😁I am very happy to introduce the new ECPR Research Network on Comparative Regime Studies🎉 A new space for scholars working on #democracy, #autocracy, #hybridregimes, #autocratization #democratization, and everything in between.👇 ecpr.eu/group/compar...
📣 5 NEW Research Networks have joined our community!
⚠️The Politics of Crisis Management
🏥Health Policy, Politics and Governance
🌐Data Linkage in Political Science
⚖️Comparative Regime Studies
🏛️Democracy and Representation in a Transnational Space
Join groups & learn more👉 buff.ly/hDqGg6w
⚠️The Politics of Crisis Management
🏥Health Policy, Politics and Governance
🌐Data Linkage in Political Science
⚖️Comparative Regime Studies
🏛️Democracy and Representation in a Transnational Space
Join groups & learn more👉 buff.ly/hDqGg6w
September 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Great news! 😁I am very happy to introduce the new ECPR Research Network on Comparative Regime Studies🎉 A new space for scholars working on #democracy, #autocracy, #hybridregimes, #autocratization #democratization, and everything in between.👇 ecpr.eu/group/compar...
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Leonardo Morlino in Memoriam (1947-2025)
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June 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Leonardo Morlino in Memoriam (1947-2025)
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1/ 📢 New Special issue of Contemporary Politics. @sciencepoulb.bsky.social The SI explores the critical role of subnational entities – and in particular major cities – in autocratization processes. #Autocratization #ComparativePolitics #SubnationalPolitics
February 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
1/ 📢 New Special issue of Contemporary Politics. @sciencepoulb.bsky.social The SI explores the critical role of subnational entities – and in particular major cities – in autocratization processes. #Autocratization #ComparativePolitics #SubnationalPolitics
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🚨 New publication alert! 🚨
Our latest paper “First survive, then thrive: major urban centres and resistance against autocratisation,” is now out ! 🏙️⚖️ This piece also introduces a special issue on urban spaces and democratic resilience.
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Our latest paper “First survive, then thrive: major urban centres and resistance against autocratisation,” is now out ! 🏙️⚖️ This piece also introduces a special issue on urban spaces and democratic resilience.
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
First survive, then thrive: major urban centres and resistance against autocratisation
This article highlights the critical yet overlooked role of subnational entities, particularly cities, in autocratisation processes. While research often emphasizes national factors, cities can act...
www.tandfonline.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🚨 New publication alert! 🚨
Our latest paper “First survive, then thrive: major urban centres and resistance against autocratisation,” is now out ! 🏙️⚖️ This piece also introduces a special issue on urban spaces and democratic resilience.
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Our latest paper “First survive, then thrive: major urban centres and resistance against autocratisation,” is now out ! 🏙️⚖️ This piece also introduces a special issue on urban spaces and democratic resilience.
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Luca Tomini
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Protesters push a MP into the parliament. Very powerful symbolism. #democracy #SouthKorea
December 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Protesters push a MP into the parliament. Very powerful symbolism. #democracy #SouthKorea
Highly recommended!👇🏼
Looking for an updated textbook on democratization and autocratization for teaching or just interested in the conceptualization of democracy, historical and contemporary trends in regime types, and their potential causes and consequences? Then check this out: www.routledge.com/Democratizat...
Democratization and Autocratization in Comparative Perspective: Concepts, Currents, Causes, Consequences, and Challenges
This book provides balanced, critical, and comprehensive coverage of the theories and realities of autocratization and democratization. It sketches developments in the conceptions of democracy, discus...
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November 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Highly recommended!👇🏼
TWO MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT A PAPER! 😅
I am co-organizing a workshop with Mahmoud Farag
@TUDarmstadt
“Opposition Strategies, Affective #Polarisation and #Autocratisation”
@ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
20-23 May 2025. Deadline 21 Nov 2024.
APPLY HERE!
ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
I am co-organizing a workshop with Mahmoud Farag
@TUDarmstadt
“Opposition Strategies, Affective #Polarisation and #Autocratisation”
@ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
20-23 May 2025. Deadline 21 Nov 2024.
APPLY HERE!
ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Opposition Strategies, Affective Polarisation and Autocratisation: Origins and Effects
European Consortium for Political Research
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November 19, 2024 at 8:42 PM
TWO MORE DAYS TO SUBMIT A PAPER! 😅
I am co-organizing a workshop with Mahmoud Farag
@TUDarmstadt
“Opposition Strategies, Affective #Polarisation and #Autocratisation”
@ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
20-23 May 2025. Deadline 21 Nov 2024.
APPLY HERE!
ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
I am co-organizing a workshop with Mahmoud Farag
@TUDarmstadt
“Opposition Strategies, Affective #Polarisation and #Autocratisation”
@ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
20-23 May 2025. Deadline 21 Nov 2024.
APPLY HERE!
ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Since I’ve just recently arrived here, and considering the times we’re living in🫠, I thought it would be useful to have a list of people working (also) on autocratization and democratic backsliding‼️ The list is a work in progress! Please don’t hesitate to suggest additions go.bsky.app/J1Cp19P
November 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Since I’ve just recently arrived here, and considering the times we’re living in🫠, I thought it would be useful to have a list of people working (also) on autocratization and democratic backsliding‼️ The list is a work in progress! Please don’t hesitate to suggest additions go.bsky.app/J1Cp19P
Reposted by Luca Tomini
I created this starter pack with political scientists based in 🇧🇪, working on BE, Belgians abroad, or scholars with a past/present/future connection with 🇧🇪
A way to discover an awesome community of brilliant colleagues, including young scholars!
Very incomplete since I just joined
go.bsky.app/ULqBpam
A way to discover an awesome community of brilliant colleagues, including young scholars!
Very incomplete since I just joined
go.bsky.app/ULqBpam
November 16, 2024 at 8:27 AM
I created this starter pack with political scientists based in 🇧🇪, working on BE, Belgians abroad, or scholars with a past/present/future connection with 🇧🇪
A way to discover an awesome community of brilliant colleagues, including young scholars!
Very incomplete since I just joined
go.bsky.app/ULqBpam
A way to discover an awesome community of brilliant colleagues, including young scholars!
Very incomplete since I just joined
go.bsky.app/ULqBpam
Reposted by Luca Tomini
🧵 1/ How can cities fight for democracy in times of democratic backsliding?
In a recent article for #ContemporaryPolitics, co-authored with @buzogany.bsky.social we explore how the Visegrád capitals—Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, & Warsaw—are leading the charge in advocating for democracy.
In a recent article for #ContemporaryPolitics, co-authored with @buzogany.bsky.social we explore how the Visegrád capitals—Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, & Warsaw—are leading the charge in advocating for democracy.
November 15, 2024 at 11:41 AM
🧵 1/ How can cities fight for democracy in times of democratic backsliding?
In a recent article for #ContemporaryPolitics, co-authored with @buzogany.bsky.social we explore how the Visegrád capitals—Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, & Warsaw—are leading the charge in advocating for democracy.
In a recent article for #ContemporaryPolitics, co-authored with @buzogany.bsky.social we explore how the Visegrád capitals—Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, & Warsaw—are leading the charge in advocating for democracy.