The Slow Death of Democracy: How Tunisia Fell Back into One-Man Rule
When people think about how democracy dies, they often imagine violent military coups. However, in the modern world, democracy usually...
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The Court Takeover and Democracy: How Poland Lost Its Way
It is easy to think that a democracy ends when there is a military coup, a war, or another sudden event. But democracy can also become weaker...
Fixing The System to Save It: How Mongolia’s Electoral Reforms Shield Democracy in a Tough Neighborhood
Can a nation surrounded entirely by autocratic giants keep its democracy alive when internal corruption threatens to pull it apart? Sitting...
Israel Cannot Renew Its Democracy While Ignoring Palestinian Freedom
A Democracy with a Boundary What does an election mean to someone who cannot vote for the government shaping their life? Israeli citizens can...
Behind the 85: Greece’s Quiet Democratic Backsliding
85 out of 100: What the Score Hides According to Freedom House's Freedom in the World 2026, Greece scores 85 out of 100 and is classified as...
Tunisia’s Democracy Did Not Disappear Overnight
In Tunisia, democracy did not end with a military coup or a cancelled election. It gradually became weaker. The president used emergency powers,...
The Tragedy of Venezuela: The Collapse of the Economy and Democracy Caused by Populism Addiction and the Destruction of Liberty
Economic Crisis, Public Misjudgment, and Institutional Destruction Historically, when a national economy faces a serious crisis, the citizens...
Defending Democracy While Restricting Press Freedom in Moldova
Can a democratic government protect democracy while restricting press freedom? Ahead of the 2025 parliamentary election, the Moldovan government...
Mexico Holds Elections. Cartels Hold the Veto.
On April 1, 2024, Bertha Gisela Gaytán stood at a campaign rally in Celaya, a city in Guanajuato that's been torn apart by a cartel turf war. She...