PVS Politische Vierteljahresschrift

Can international transitional administrations (ITAs) ever be morally justified, although they clearly constitute a form of foreign rule? The article addresses this question by relating it to the idea of a natural duty of justice. It thus can show...

The notion that the “Founding Fathers” generation of West German Political ­Science included irreproachable persons, who did not burden themselves with guilt during National Socialist times, has most recently been questioned by the example of...

Most studies on citizens’ trust in the European Union refer to the explanatory models of performance evaluation, cueing, and feelings of belonging to the EU. In contrast, the influence of personal values, which is prominent in research on national...

In many post-war contexts, former rebels pursue political careers and their advancement is part of the formation of new elites. However, while some rise to senior political positions, others have to be content with lower level positions or are even...