Oct. 17, 2023

Minerva-funded researchers "Untangle" the Web of Online Medical Distrust

Why does online distrust (e.g., of medical expertise) continue to grow despite numerous mitigation efforts?

Oct. 6, 2023

New Peer-Reviewed Article, "Leadership and performance in informal institutions: the internal dynamics of BRICS" from Minerva's Rising Power Alliances Project Team

How does leadership affect the performance of informal institutions? Leadership in BRICS is particularly puzzling: this informal institution rapidly grows despite the disparate interests of its members, some of which are in longstanding conflict. This article examines how three forms of leadership – intellectual, entrepreneurial, and structural – affect institutional performance using BRICS cooperation data.