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Families fled burning homes as violence flared in the city.
An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.
After protests over state violence, news coverage tends to focus on negative stories that can delegitimize dissent. Over time, that often yields to more nuance.
Venâncio Mondlane finds himself at the centre of one of Mozambique’s worst political crises.
The summer of 2024 seems to be ranking high in terms of drama, debate and as one of the hottest — if not most contentious — summers in U.S. political history.
It is expedient for politicians to blame online platforms rather than acknowledge their role in producing a toxic political discourse.
Four people have been killed in civil unrest in New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea. People on the ground say the crisis isn’t just political.
New Irish prime minister takes over as the republic faces challenges that include a wave of xenophobia.
An unpopular president. A war that’s dividing the country. An upcoming election. What year is it?
A major concern is whether the recent attacks In Sierra Leone will encourage further division and tension in the country.
The Rebecca riots saw Welsh farmers disguised as women destroy tollgates as a way of challenging what they believed was an oppressive taxation system.
Our study shows the UK must prepare for, and respond to, the risks associated with future food shortages.
On the issue of working-class neighbourhoods, as on others, Emmanuel Macron has failed to find the path to a common project.
Efforts have been made to improve housing in working-class neighbourhoods, yet the social and cultural mix has deteriorated. What remains is a face-off between young people and the police.
President Macky Sall’s previous ambiguity on a third-term bid, perception of a weaponised justice system and arbitrary detention of opposition are the drivers of political violence in Senegal.
Years ago it may have been inconceivable to think events such as today’s riots could occur. But the writing was on the wall — and we missed our chance to fix things.
The Insurrection Act of 1807 was not intended to be a national call to war against the American people.
Politicians who refuse to listen to popular demands have a reason to be concerned.
According to research, a strong sense of social identity and empowerment often dictates how rioters behave.
Top contributors
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Professor of Social Psychology, Keele University
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Researcher in Crowd Behaviour, University of Brighton
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Professor of Social Psychology, University of Sussex
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Lecturer on Collective Violence, University of St Andrews
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Professor, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Coventry University
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Professor of Criminology, Teesside University
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Lecturer in Politics, UCL
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Professor of Criminology and Social Policy, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Doctoral Researcher, Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, University of Nottingham
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Professorial Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
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Reader in American history, University of Warwick
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Lecturer in Modern Asian History, Aberystwyth University
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, Criminology, Swinburne University of Technology