Tad Montesano

Dynasty Politics in Democracy: Kenyattas, Odingas, and Democratic Erosion in Kenya

A key component of democratic politics is the ability for a singular person to convince others they can speak for the populace. However, there are moments when this relationship inverts and the...

The Promises and Perils of Judicial Reform

Williams College

Since 2015, Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party has engaged in a systematic effort to remake their courts in the name of unrooting corruption and promoting the people's interest. Many countries...