Hungary’s Opportunity
Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party, Hungary faced years of gradual erosion of its democracy. By...
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All Eyes On You: Democratic Backsliding & Digital Surveillance by I.C.E in the U.S
BackgroundDemocratic backsliding is often portrayed as being the result of solely or primarily an executive using their executive power and...
How January 6th Emphasized the Importance of Strong Democratic Institutions
The certification of President Biden’s electoral victory in 2021 stands as one of the most politically contentious moments in US history....
The Erosion of Democracy Through the Epstein Files: Protection of the Elites
One of the most important cases of our current time is the discourse surrounding the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was a...
Breakdown without a Villain: Loss of Government Function in Kosovar Democracy
On March 6, 2026, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani called for the dissolution of parliament and another snap election, after the lawmakers elected...
The Bukele Model: A Story of Stealth Authoritarianism and Media Suppression in El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is widely known for being well loved by his constituents. Recent polls, following his 2024 re-election,...
A Step Towards Change in Italy
In March 2026, Italy saw the first major defeat of their current far right government. A referendum that would’ve allowed the incumbent to...
A ‘Franken State,’ The Future of Israeli Democracy
A ‘Franken State,’ The Future of Israeli Democracy “For my friends, everything”: Israel as a Democracy, but for whom? In 1948, Israel was...
Mutual Reinforcement of Norm Breaking and Polarization in Peru
Despite a concerted effort to create “democratic, clean, transparent and orderly” elections in Peru, with 8 presidents serving in office since...