Italy’s Nationalism: A History of Italian Populism
The rise of populism is not a new topic. Across the world, populist leaders are being elected as right-wing parties are taking control in some of...
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Disabling the Judiciary: How Tension Between Israel’s Judiciary and Governing Coalition Threatens Democracy
As of today, dozens of federal judicial positions in Israel, including 4 Supreme Court positions, remain vacant. This comes as a result of...
Collapsing Democratic Norms in Peru
In an article published April 9, 2026, Diana Roy titles Peru, “South America’s most politically unstable country.” (Roy, 2026) In the past ten...
Hungary’s Opportunity
Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party, Hungary faced years of gradual erosion of its democracy. By...
All Eyes On You: Democratic Backsliding & Digital Surveillance by I.C.E in the U.S
BackgroundDemocratic backsliding is often portrayed as being the result of solely or primarily an executive using their executive power and...
How January 6th Emphasized the Importance of Strong Democratic Institutions
The certification of President Biden’s electoral victory in 2021 stands as one of the most politically contentious moments in US history....
The Erosion of Democracy Through the Epstein Files: Protection of the Elites
One of the most important cases of our current time is the discourse surrounding the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was a...
Breakdown without a Villain: Loss of Government Function in Kosovar Democracy
On March 6, 2026, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani called for the dissolution of parliament and another snap election, after the lawmakers elected...
The Bukele Model: A Story of Stealth Authoritarianism and Media Suppression in El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is widely known for being well loved by his constituents. Recent polls, following his 2024 re-election,...