The Zambian Case: A Lesson in Reversing Democratic Erosion
Discussions of democratic erosion tend to focus on the negative: obstacles facing pro-democratic movements, the rise of populism, or the horrific...
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Good Neighbors: The Importance of Protecting Democracy in Ukraine’s Neighbor Moldova
The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated political discussions shifting the focus of the world towards Eastern Europe as the current...
Does Social Media Need More Oversight?
In a public appearance at Stanford, former president Barack Obama called for greater “regulatory oversight” of large social media giants. He...
The Evolution of Hong Kong’s Independence Movement: A Radical Transformation into Unarmed Violence
Nearly five years after the famous Hong Kong Umbrella Movement, independence fighters re-emerged in the spring of 2019 with a vengeance in order...
Political Upheaval in Myanmar
In the past decade, the number of successful coups was on a steady decline, with a max of two successful coups in a year between 2015 and 2020....
The Extradition of Assange: A Dangerous Precedent for Free Press Everywhere 
On Wednesday, April 20th, the Australian editor and publisher Julian Assange had a seven-minute hearing with a London Magistrates’ Court. During...
Orban Wins Election Yet Again: What Does This Mean for Democracy in Hungary?
Incumbent Viktor Orban wins fourth consecutive election as Prime Minister, which raises concerns for Hungary's democracy as the Fidesz party...
Polarization and a Federal Judge’s Ruling on Mask Mandates in Florida
Since the beginning of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the constitutionality of mandates has been questioned and tested. From the first mask...
Democratic Erosion in Florida: A Focus on DeSantis’ Use of Redistricting
Following Trump’s close win of the Florida electoral seats in 2016, DeSantis’ won the 2018 gubernatorial election by just .4% more than his...