The "Army of Flies" and the Spread of Disinformation Millions of citizens in Saudi Arabia interact on Twitter daily, and pro-democracy advocates originally argued that social media could increase …
El Salvador and Democratic Erosion: The Consequences and Origins of Bukele’s Presidency
How has Salvadoran democracy shifted since the 2019 presidential election of Nayib Bukele, and what has been the role of polarization within this process? Bukele’s presidency has certainly …
Bolivia: Where Do We Go From Here?
I believe Bolivia has some challenges ahead to restore and retain democracy. Many countries experience different trends and variations of political phases, Bolivia is no exception. Democracy is a term …
Organized Crime: A Driving Force of Democratic Erosion in Mexico
Although a democracy on paper, Mexico faces a substantial obstacle that drastically undermines the freeness and fairness of its elections. That obstacle is organized crime, particularly in the form of …
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The AfD vs. German History
Over the last decade we have seen a rise in support for populist parties across Europe. These populist movements represent a very real threat because of their general lack of commitment to democratic …
Mexico’s Democracy, on the Path to Autocratization?
Mexico’s Democracy, on the Path to Autocratization? Gonzalo Meza In 2018, the left-wing candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), from the newly founded National Regeneration Movement, …
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