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Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions

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What does it take to make democracy work? The Rules of the Game podcast discusses and compares democratic institutions from around the world. Institutions are the rules of the game of our societies that direct our everyday lives in fundamental ways. They determine whether we live in a free or repressed society – whether we can make our voices heard. Researchers, grass-roots political activists and politicians will join me on this journey of dissecting the struggle for fair representation in parliament, accountable executive governments, impartial justice, and direct democratic participation.

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Direct Democracy in Latin America with Yanina Welp

June 28, 2023 13:56 - 50 minutes - 92 MB

With Yanina Welp I discuss different ways of how direct democratic institutions have been applied in Latin American countries – both in fundamentally democratizing processes but also power grabbing incidents. In particular, we talk about the cases of Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela, based on Yanina’s extensive research and deep knowledge. Yanina also shares her insights on how direct democracy can be a check on the power of the executive and legislative branches of governmen...

Rules in Perspective on Ep. 40: The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud | By Stephan Kyburz

May 30, 2023 15:45 - 11 minutes - 4.78 MB

In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 40 on the Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud, a discussion I had with Rodan Bury and Charly Pache. My three takeaways from episode 40: 0:45 Designing complementary institutions 4:55 Citizens’ Chamber & direct democracy 8:56 Improving existing institutions Find the show notes with full transcript here. Listen to episode 40 and find the show notes here. Letter from Switzerland: Where the People have the Veto Rela...

The Citizens' Chamber in the Canton of Vaud with Rodan Bury and Charly Pache

April 28, 2023 14:54 - 51 minutes - 93.5 MB

With Rodan Bury and Charly Pache I discuss their initiative to inaugurate a Citizens’ Chamber in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The idea of the citizens’ chamber is to complement the existing unicameral parliament with topic-specific citizens’ assemblies, for which members are selected by sortition. Rather than being a permanent chamber of the same citizens, the proposed citizens’ chamber consists of a number of citizens’ assemblies that would convene for several months to deliberate and...

Rules in Perspective on Ep. 39: Fixing the House with Proportional Representation | By Stephan Kyburz

April 14, 2023 17:20 - 9 minutes - 3.72 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on the Rules of the Game channel. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 39 on Fixing the House with Proportional Representation with Lee Drutman. My 3 takeaways from episode 39: John Adams' Nightmare Electoral reform is an uphill battle, but worth it. Electoral reform from below. ⁠Find the show notes and full transcript here⁠. Listen to episode 39 a...

Fixing the House with Proportional Representation with Lee Drutman

March 30, 2023 14:53 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MB

With Lee Drutman I discuss how proportional representation can break the two-party doom-loop that is spiraling in the U.S. Lee co-founded the organization “Fix Our House” with Charlotte Hill and Eli Zupnick, that specifically campaigns for proportional representation for the U.S. House of Representatives. We spend less time talking about the problems of the outdated first-past-the-post system, yet more time on possible solutions. Lee’s favored electoral system is open-list proportional repre...

Rules in Perspective on Ep. 38: Political Institutions of Kuwait | By Stephan Kyburz

March 27, 2023 19:44 - 8 minutes - 4.27 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on the Rules of the Game channel. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 38 on Political Institutions of Kuwait with Luai Allarakia. My three takeaways: Re-read the constitution Procedural rules matter too Political parties are important Listen to episode 38 and find the show notes here. Find a full transcript here. Find more information on the role...

Political Institutions of Kuwait with Luai Allarakia

March 05, 2023 21:44 - 58 minutes - 106 MB

With Luai Allarakia I discuss Kuwait’s political system and institutions. He lays out the most important developments since its constitution was written in 1962, and how Kuwait – a country of 4.3 million people –  tries to manage its political trajectory between presidentialism and parliamentarism. It is following its own path, that is led by a hereditary monarch, the emir of Kuwait. While a lot of power is concentrated in the emir, who can appoint the prime minister, the National Assembly o...

Rules in Perspective on Ep. 37: Proportional Representation in Canada | By Stephan Kyburz

February 25, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 5.27 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of  the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 37 on Advancing Proportional Representation in Canada with Réal Lavergne. My three takeaways: Broken promises Lost referendums Citizens’ assemblies as a reform strategy Listen to episode 37 and find the show notes here. Find more information about Fair ...

Rules in Perspective on Episode 37: Proportional Representation in Canada | By Stephan Kyburz

February 25, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 5.27 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of  the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 37 on Advancing Proportional Representation in Canada with Réal Lavergne. My three takeaways: Broken promises Lost referendums Citizens’ assemblies as a reform strategy Listen to episode 37 and find the show notes here. Find more information about Fair ...

Advancing Proportional Representation in Canada with Réal Lavergne

February 16, 2023 15:10 - 38 minutes - 70.9 MB

The story of proportional representation in Canada is one of great hopes, changes in reform strategies, but also – unfortunately – many broken promises. So the country is still stuck with the outdated first-past-the-post electoral system at all levels of government. With Réal Lavergne I discuss the efforts of Fair Vote Canada to push for electoral reform. He shares the frustrations and problems that come with the first-past-the-post electoral system and how Fair Vote Canada tries to bring c...

Rules in Perspective on Ep. 36: Direct Democracy in Germany | By Stephan Kyburz

February 14, 2023 11:23 - 12 minutes - 6.54 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 36 on Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner.  My three takeaways: On the people's initiative in Bavaria On citizens' assemblies and direct democracy On the history of direct democracy in Germany Listen to episode 36 and find ...

Rules in Perspective on Episode 36: Direct Democracy in Germany | By Stephan Kyburz

February 14, 2023 11:23 - 12 minutes - 6.54 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 36 on Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner.  My three takeaways: On the people's initiative in Bavaria On citizens' assemblies and direct democracy On the history of direct democracy in Germany Listen to episode 36 and find ...

Rules in Perspective #1 | On Episode 36: Direct Democracy in Germany | By Stephan Kyburz

February 14, 2023 11:23 - 12 minutes - 6.54 MB

Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes. In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 36 on Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner.  My three takeaways: On the people's initiative in Bavaria On citizens' assemblies and direct democracy On the history of direct democracy in Germany Listen to episode 36 and find ...

Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner

February 07, 2023 10:43 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MB

With Jan Renner I discuss current developments of direct democracy in Germany, and especially in Bavaria, his home state. Bavaria is the most advanced German federal state when it comes to direct democracy. Jan explains the specific direct democratic tools that are available and how Mehr Demokratie, the organization he works for, tries to change the rules of direct democracy to make citizen participation and decision making easier and better. He shares with us the strategies they pursue and ...

Women Facing Brazilian Institutions with Larissa Peixoto Gomes

January 25, 2023 12:28 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MB

Women in Brazil have consistently been underrepresented in politics. What are the reasons for this lack of women’s political power in this vast democracy? How do formal and informal institutions hinder fair representation of women? How could the political system be changed to reflect the true interest and character of Brazilian society? With Larissa Peixoto Gomes I discuss Brazilian democratic institutions from a feminist perspective. Based on her research and personal experiences, she shar...

Patterns of Democracy with Arend Lijphart

December 06, 2022 10:38 - 47 minutes - 86.5 MB

With Arend Lijphart I discuss some of the fundamental questions regarding democratic institutions based on his seminal book “Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in Thirty-Six Countries”, that he first published in 1999 and then updated in 2012. The book contrasts majoritarian and consensus models of democracy. It teaches a lot about democratic institutions and it greatly increased my own knowledge when I first read it during my studies. While the book has, of course, rec...

The State of Democracy in West Africa with Idayat Hassan

November 12, 2022 17:06 - 42 minutes - 77.2 MB

With Idayat Hassan I discuss the state of democracies in West Africa. She is the Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), an organization that is advocating for democratic reforms across the West African Region, and based in Abuja, Nigeria. The organization was founded in 1997 in London by Nigerians in Exile when Nigeria was still under military rule. But it relocated to Lagos when Nigeria made the important transition to a democratic regime in 1999. It has remained a brid...

Digital Open Local Democracy with Wietse Van Ransbeeck

October 27, 2022 12:15 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MB

With Wietse Van Ransbeeck I discuss citizen participation at the local government level. Wietse was discouraged by the existing possibilities to participate in local political processes in his home town in Belgium, and he didn’t want to become a politician. So he founded CitizenLab that provides digital tools and services for local governments that want to integrate the citizens’ opinions and knowledge in local policies. Digitalization is substantially lowering the costs for citizens to have...

Let the people rule with John Matsusaka

October 18, 2022 09:07 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MB

With John Matsusaka I discuss direct democracy, based on his latest book “Let the People Rule: How Direct Democracy Can Meet the Populist Challenge”, that he published with the Princeton University Press in 2020. Many people feel disconnected from politics. Direct democracy is a powerful democratic institution that can reconnect people with political processes and give them actual political power. Together we discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of direct democracy, and – based on his ext...

New Zealand's electoral reform with Jack Nagel

September 29, 2022 19:59 - 52 minutes - 96 MB

New Zealand’s electoral reform of 1996 is an important case to know and understand for anyone interested in institutional change.  With Jack Nagel I discuss how New Zealand moved from a Westminster type first-past-the-post system to a mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) system, that we find in Germany for instance. The reform changed not only the character of its parliament but also of its governments. The reform has allowed smaller parties to be better represented and it also im...

Moderated parliamentarism with Tarunabh Khaitan

September 16, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 114 MB

With Tarunabh Khaitan I discuss “Moderated Parliamentarism”, a concept of a system of government that he describes in great detail in a paper titled “Balancing Accountability and Effectiveness: A Case for Moderated Parliamentarism”. It seeks to combine the most attractive elements of different regime types and electoral systems  – checks and balances from presidentialism, continuous confidence of the political executive from parliamentarism, preventing factions through majoritarian electoral...

Women's representation in U.S. politics with Cynthia Richie Terrell

September 02, 2022 11:27 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MB

Women occupy only 24% of seats in the U.S. Senate, and 28% of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Only 18% of governors are women, and there has never been a female US president as we all know. With Cynthia Richie Terrell I discuss the representation of women in politics. She is the Executive Director and Founder of RepresentWomen, an organization that pushes for parity of women in U.S. politics. The organization started as Representation2020, a program of the non-partisan reform gro...

Venezuela's democratic erosion with Maryhen Jiménez

July 21, 2022 10:44 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Since Hugo Chávez came to power in the presidential election in 1998, Venezuela has experienced a staggering democratic erosion, with increasing levels of repression. As soon as Chávez assumed office, he initiated the writing of a new constitution through a controversial process that was approved by citizens in two referendums, yet with very low turnout. With Maryhen Jiménez I discuss how Venezuela transitioned from a weak democratic system in the 1990s to an authoritarian regime. She walks...

Turkey's democratic backsliding with Esra İşsever-Ekinci

July 02, 2022 14:21 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

Turkey has experienced a severe erosion of democratic principles. Democratic institutions have been changed, the media heavily influenced and controlled by government forces, and opposition politicians are intimidated and persecuted. With Esra İşsever-Ekinci I discuss Turkey's democratic backsliding. She explains what steps the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) took to secure their power grab. Changing the democratic institutions was an essential part of preserving power, so tha...

Brazil's principal democratic institutions with José Antonio Cheibub

June 18, 2022 17:27 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MB

Brazil’s democratic journey has been one of great hopes and progress, yet also one of disappointments and distrust in democratic institutions. Brazil is a vast country of 214 million people, organized in a federation of 26 states and the Federal District of Brasilia. Using a bicameral system, the Chamber of Deputies represents the people, while the Senate represents the states. The president is elected in a two-round electoral system. With José Antonio Cheibub I discuss some of the principa...

France's electoral systems with Emiliano Grossman

June 01, 2022 23:01 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MB

The two-round presidential elections in France back in April created lots of discussions in the media and widespread concerns that a right-wing candidate, Marine Le Pen, would rise to power. Yet, Emmanuel Macron prevailed in the second round with 58% of the vote. Very soon, on June 12th and 19th, voters in France are going to the polls to elect the 577 members of the National Assembly. With Emiliano Grossman I discuss the electoral systems used in the French democracy, both for the presiden...

Chile's new constitution with Gabriel Negretto

May 19, 2022 17:11 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

The draft of the new constitution of Chile is now published. The constitutional convention met for the first time on 4 July 2021 and has now completed a draft constitution that the people of Chile will vote on in September 2022. It has been a process of inspiration and hope, but also of controversies, and especially of hard constitutional work. With Gabriel Negretto I discuss the main political institutions of the new constitution. He describes the ups and downs, and the milestones that wer...

Deliberative democracy and citizens' assemblies with Ian O'Flynn

May 05, 2022 14:44 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

What most people think of when they hear deliberative democracy probably are citizens’ assemblies. Deliberation is the process of thoughtfully discussing a specific topic, weighing different options, and using logic and reason to form opinions within a group, that then may lead to a decision or consensus.  With Ian O’Flynn, I discuss various forms of deliberative democracy, from parliaments, to deliberative polls, to citizens’ juries, and the most well-known the citizens’ assemblies. Modern...

Federalism – empowering communities

April 22, 2022 18:34 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MB

Federalism is power-sharing among regions and the central government of a country. It is the vertical division of power. It’s a joint agreement of regions, of states, of communities, that leaves the subnational governments the choice and possibility to find their own appropriate, tailor-made governance solutions for its communities. Federalism can only work with strong democratic institutions. It is crucial that institutions represent and balance the people’s interests well, and that put ex...

The evolution of women's political power in Switzerland with Marlène Gerber

April 08, 2022 09:47 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MB

Women in Switzerland lacked direct political power until 1971. Up until then, women didn’t have the right to vote and the right to be elected – at least the national level –, despite efforts to introduce women’s suffrage that had started already a hundred years earlier. Yet, once full political rights were obtained, women used the available political instruments and power with strategy and determination. With Marlène Gerber, I discuss the evolution of women’s political power in Switzerland....

Kenya's devolution of government with Brenda Ogembo

March 31, 2022 10:36 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Kenya’s 2010 constitution introduced substantial changes to the vertical allocation of political power that has been exercised at two tiers of government since then: the central government and the 47 counties. Despite the devolution of many of Kenya's government functions, the country is organized as a unitary state, and hence county governments are not as independent as in a truly federal structure. Yet, devolution is giving the subnational governments significant political decision making ...

The Swiss Federal Council: shared executive power with Nenad Stojanović

March 23, 2022 22:22 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MB

The Swiss Federal Council is a 7-member council that constitutes the executive branch of government. Instead of concentrating power in one person only, as in a presidential system, power is shared among 7 people, the members of the council who are also ministers of the government departments. The 7 Federal Councillors are elected by the joint-session of the two chambers of parliament for a fixed term of four years. Decisions are taken by majority vote in the council, nonetheless the council ...

A short history of political institutions

March 01, 2022 15:01 - 39 minutes - 71.7 MB

What are political institutions and how did they evolve over time? In this episode I tell the story of how small, local societies based on kin were integrated into monarchies, and then finally made the transition to democracy.  First though, I comment on the devastating, barbaric attack by Putin on Ukraine. This is not only an insane assault on the Ukrainian people, but also on freedom, democracy and our rules based peace. In this episode I explain what formal and informal institutions are...

Beyond presidentialism and parliamentarism with Steffen Ganghof

February 10, 2022 20:17 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

Presidentialism and parliamentarism are the two main forms of government used around the world. Yet, what are the characteristics and problems with these systems and may there exist other forms of government that combine the benefits of both systems – ensuring the separation of powers and avoiding executive personalism? One answer is semi-parliamentarism. With Steffen Ganghof I discuss his recent book “Beyond Presidentialism and Parliamentarism: Democratic Design and the Separation of Power...

Taiwan's Direct Democracy with Yen-Tu Su

January 27, 2022 10:19 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Taiwan’s democratic and economic development have been truly remarkable. In the process its direct democratic institutions have become a pivotal political tool for the citizen to guide major political decisions. With Yen-Tu Su I discuss the astounding development of Taiwan’s direct democracy since its early days, and its crucial revisions and improvements in its usability since 2003. The now ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) made putting direct democratic institutions into practice ...

Single transferable vote for the Swiss Council of States

January 17, 2022 13:40 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MB

In this episode I propose to change the Swiss constitution to implement a single transferable vote electoral system to elect the members of the Council of States (called Ständerat in German). The Council of States is the Senate of Switzerland, the upper of two co-equal chambers, representing the 26 Cantons (states) in the federal government structure. The electoral reform would mean to use ranked choice ballots in two-seat electoral districts. Currently the Cantons are responsible for condu...

Directer Democracy with Roslyn Fuller

December 17, 2021 13:48 - 43 minutes - 79 MB

Can there be too much democracy? What are anti-democrats and how do they undermine democracy? How can direct democratic instruments give people more decision making power? Are citizen assemblies a way to strengthen democracy? I discuss these and many more questions with Roslyn Fuller who has written extensively on defending democracy.  Democracy needs to be defended not only against autocrats and authoritarian forces, but also against so-called anti-democrats that think the political and in...

Proportional representation in America? (with Jack Santucci)

December 06, 2021 23:01 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MB

Reforms of US electoral systems both at the local and national level would fundamentally change US politics. The two parties, that are a consequence of the single-seat plurality voting, fully control all democratic institutions. Only by making the electoral systems more proportional could outsider parties compete fairly against the Republican and Democratic party.  With Jack Santucci I discuss how electoral reform to introduce proportional representation (PR), for instance through open-list...

Proportional representation in America? with Jack Santucci

December 06, 2021 23:01 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MB

Reforms of US electoral systems both at the local and national level would fundamentally change US politics. The two parties, that are a consequence of the single-seat plurality voting, fully control all democratic institutions. Only by making the electoral systems more proportional could outsider parties compete fairly against the Republican and Democratic party.  With Jack Santucci I discuss how electoral reform to introduce proportional representation (PR), for instance through open-list...

Parliamentarism vs. presidentialism with Tiago Santos

November 19, 2021 16:34 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MB

There are broadly speaking two forms of government: Parliamentarism and presidentialism. The main difference is that in a parliamentary system the government is subordinated to the parliament and accountable to that parliament. While a president in a presidential system is elected by the people for a fixed term and does not depend on parliament, but is accountable to the people. Examples of parliamentary systems are the United Kingdom, Germany, or South Africa. Examples for presidential syst...

Parliamentarism vs. presidentialism

November 19, 2021 16:34 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MB

There are broadly speaking two forms of government: Parliamentarism and presidentialism. The main difference is that in a parliamentary system the government is subordinated to the parliament and accountable to that parliament. While a president in a presidential system is elected by the people for a fixed term and does not depend on parliament, but is accountable to the people. Examples of parliamentary systems are the United Kingdom, Germany, or South Africa. Examples for presidential syst...

Nigeria's voice: pressuring government for change

November 03, 2021 12:38 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MB

Nigeria’s youth is creative, vibrant and energetic. Nigeria’s youth has tremendous potential and wants to thrive. My guest Greg Anyaegbudike shares how Nigerians strive and struggle to make their voices heard, and to keep governments at all levels accountable.  With Greg I discuss how Nigeria’s grass-roots political movements and NGOs try to build pressure on political institutions and how the local government level could be key for a more inclusive development. Greg is convinced that ther...

Nigeria's voice: pressuring government for change with Greg Anyaegbudike

November 03, 2021 12:38 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MB

Nigeria’s youth is creative, vibrant and energetic. Nigeria’s youth has tremendous potential and wants to thrive. My guest Greg Anyaegbudike shares how Nigerians strive and struggle to make their voices heard, and to keep governments at all levels accountable.  With Greg I discuss how Nigeria’s grass-roots political movements and NGOs try to build pressure on political institutions and how the local government level could be key for a more inclusive development. Greg is convinced that ther...

Not a democracy

October 22, 2021 11:02 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MB

What makes a political system a democracy? Should we be surprised when people lose faith in a system called democracy that is not democratic? What makes a political system more balanced and robust to extremist views? In this episode I want to take a step back and present some of my thoughts about the state of democracy around the world. I try to answer these questions and share my personal opinion of what democratic institutions make a system more democratic. Based on a comparison of count...

Chile – from street protest to a new constitution with Claudia Heiss

May 28, 2021 17:22 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

Chile is in the process of drafting a brand new constitution. The current constitution is rooted in the dictatorship of Pinochet and does not serve modern Chile. My guest, Claudia Heiss, recounts the fear and tension during her childhood in the years of repression, and how that shaped her motivation to become a researcher of democracy. She shares with us how public pressure on the streets of Chile has built up over years, and how people were injured and even killed while protesting for basic...

Chile – from street protest to a new constitution

May 28, 2021 17:22 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

Chile is in the process of drafting a brand new constitution. The current constitution is rooted in the dictatorship of Pinochet and does not serve modern Chile. My guest, Claudia Heiss, recounts the fear and tension during her childhood in the years of repression, and how that shaped her motivation to become a researcher of democracy. She shares with us how public pressure on the streets of Chile has built up over years, and how people were injured and even killed while protesting for basic...

Nigeria – a federation mediating its democracy with Myani Bukar

May 12, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Nigeria has had varied journey of democratic accountability and federal governance since its transition to a civilian rule in 1999. Most political attention is centered around the presidency and the powerful state governors, while the country's oil wealth generating immense tax revenues make holding political office a lucrative venture. As the Nigerian constitution has been inspired by the US political institutions, comparable issues arise in the two democracies. The single-seat plurality el...

Nigeria – a federation mediating its democracy

May 12, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Nigeria has had varied journey of democratic accountability and federal governance since its transition to a civilian rule in 1999. Most political attention is centered around the presidency and the powerful state governors, while the country's oil wealth generating immense tax revenues make holding political office a lucrative venture. As the Nigerian constitution has been inspired by the US political institutions, comparable issues arise in the two democracies. The single-seat plurality el...

Power-sharing institutions in multicultural societies – the case of Switzerland

March 24, 2021 12:15 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MB

How can political power be shared in a multicultural society? And what institutions can make multicultural societies more inclusive, balanced, and give people more control over political decisions and local public goods? Together with Sean Müller, I discuss power-sharing institutions as a crucial element of the success of Swiss democracy. The development of inclusive institutions was a long and troublesome process that started out with lots of social cleavages. Not only had two conflicting ...

Power-sharing institutions in multicultural societies – the case of Switzerland with Sean Müller

March 24, 2021 12:15 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MB

How can political power be shared in a multicultural society? And what institutions can make multicultural societies more inclusive, balanced, and give people more control over political decisions and local public goods? Together with Sean Müller, I discuss power-sharing institutions as a crucial element of the success of Swiss democracy. The development of inclusive institutions was a long and troublesome process that started out with lots of social cleavages. Not only had two conflicting ...

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