Madison Smrz

Young Thai Protesters Risk it All for Democracy

Despite the eroding track record of so-called democracies across the globe, many nations are experiencing increased support for pro-democracy movements. Such is the case in Thailand, where a...

Democratic Breakdown Turns Violent in Venezuela

University of Georgia

The sweeping reforms of Hugo Chávez not only initiated democratic breakdown within Venezuela, but also signaled a rise in opposition against the increasingly authoritarian regime that remains...