Although it is somewhat apparent from an institutional and political standpoint that Ecuador's new leader would not suggest an improvement in the democratic quality of the nation, there are signs that …
A Transition of Power Will Change Little in Botswana by Dylan Quinn @ Skidmore College
Quietly and unsurprisingly, President Ian Khama stepped down from his position as the leader of the Republic of Botswana. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) – the dominant force in Botswana politics …
Israel: Democracy or Ethnocracy? By Max Mapes @ Skidmore College
What Is Israel? The state of Israel is a small country—about the size of New Jersey—in the Middle East. It borders the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The country also borders, …
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Serbian Slip N Slide: Recent Democratic Erosion in Serbia by Hannah Hoey @ Skidmore College
Upon the ousting of Milošević from power in 2000, national and international hopes were optimistic that the new century heralded political transition for Serbia. Under the guidance of the European …
“India’s own Democratic Erosion: Declining Secularism and Pluralism” by Anne Pfeifenberger @ Skidmore College
Current conversation in the United States focused on democratic decline represents broader discussion and observation of democracies across the globe. Democratic ranking indexes, such as Freedom House …
Four reasons why Catalonia is not going to become independent any time soon by Yanebi Blanco @Skidmore College
Half a year after the problematic referendum for independence in the Spanish region of Catalonia, it is fair to call into question what is going to happen next. As a Spaniard studying abroad this …
Kenya’s Latest Election Posing Serious Risks To Its Democracy by Wyeth Taylor @ Skidmore College
The Republic of Kenya has a long and contentious past, and since it became independent from Great Britain in 1963 it has struggled to become a free and fair democracy. Freedom House, an organization …
Lebanon: Caught in the Crossfire by Jillian Seigel @Skidmore College
International relations between countries come with very high stakes. The geopolitical climate of the Middle East has perpetuated conflict to spread throughout the world but has also receive the brunt …
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