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Political polarization is a phenomenon beginning to affect political cooperation and compromise in old and new democracies. What is causing an increase in polarization has been previously attributed …
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How do you use genocide denial to become the leader of the country that had the genocide committed against them? Milorad Dodik has been searching for the answer to that question for some time; and he …
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Taylor Earnhart Burmese Call for International Intervention The Burmese people have been resisting an imposing junta since February 1, 2021. February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s democratically elected …
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In times of crisis, governments have a responsibility of maintaining their power, the stability of their institutions, and protecting their citizens from deteriorating conditions of their livelihood. …
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The world received some excellent news just this past year, in February 2020. President Mahmoud Abbas has vowed to hold …
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Within the United States constitution, the first amendment prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion, expression, peaceful assembly, or the right of citizens to petition the …
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