Boston University

American Presidential Illegitimacy and Democratic Norms

U.S. citizens are losing faith in democratic institutions. According to Gallup polling during January 2nd through the 15th, only 23% of Americans...

In recent years, fears surrounding the legitimacy of elections has resulted in greater partisan conflict in the United States. The nation has...

It is generally believed that checks and balances are fundamental to protecting a democracy from backsliding into a more authoritarian style of...

Boldened by an impeachment that died a quick death in the Senate and flexing a continuous loosening of congressional restraints, President Donald...

After the fall of communism in 1989, Poland elected its first non-Communist prime minister since the early post-war years. However, some...

Since Vladimir Putin was re-elected as President of Russia in 2018 questions have arisen as to what role he will play in the Russian government...

The sky on May 22nd, 2014 looked grayer than usual. From my rooftop I could see billowing smoke from protestor camps throughout Bangkok as...

While the polarization of modern American politics was displayed in the nearly partisan impeachment of President Donald Trump, the current...

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador occupied the legislative chamber with dozens of military officers Sunday, in a show of military power....