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Why Iranian Elections Don’t Matter Anymore

Elections in Iran used to be quite competitive and consequential. However, the democratic elements of the regime were successively weakened and...

In recent years, the Slovak political situation has been characterized by instability, polarization, corruption, and a resurgence of populist...

Both leaders have faced criticism for actions that limit the indolence of the media, thereby constraining the free flow of salt information....

Almost every country uses digital surveillance to some extent, whether it is for crime prevention and security, healthcare, or identity...

Malagasy politics are often overlooked by the international civil society, despite its long history of tumultuous instability. Yet, the...

Hungary, a country which transitioned to democracy fairly peacefully after years of Soviet pressure and communist rule, now struggles with...

After the constitutional referendum in 2017 Turkey, the state started a new era of its democratic history. In 2017 Turkey held a referendum and...

The current global crisis of democracy also extends to Latin America, where half of the countries display signs of democratic erosion. In this...

Democracy has been specified as the fundamental reason for the long-unseen historical record of the reign of peace. Today, the world is...