James Chen

Wondering Why Democratic Norms Eroded in the 2020 Election? It’s More Than Just Trumpism

In the wake of the 2020 election, political pundits have been shocked by the complicity of Republican voters in one of the most glaring instances of democratic erosion in American politics. Half of...

Exploring the Structural Causes Behind Hungary’s Backslide from Democracy

University of Chicago

Earlier in 2020, while the pandemic dominated news headlines across the world, the NGO freedom house pushed out a silent but stunning report. One deeply alarming takeaway - there are now less...