Facebook’s Gradual Assault on Democracy
Communication and social interactions are critical tools that can either solidify polarization or depolarize democracies at risk. Social...
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Myanmar: The Illusion of Change
The military coup in Myanmar on February 1st signifies a reversal of liberalization that had slowly been developing in the country since the end...
Church & State: Will the Relationship Lead to a Decline in Cuba’s Authoritarian Regime?
After six decades of state-led religious suppression, the post-Castro regime brings hope to religious freedom movements and the prospect of...
The Challenge of Propaganda in Today’s Social Media
The internet has become a net of propaganda with little prospect for change. As social media has an increasing role in everyday life, there is an...
White Nationalism and the Role Social Media Companies Play in Its Spread
Social media companies are not violating the first amendment by limiting what users can post. Social media has played a role in advancing social...
Myanmar: The Coup That Was Meant to Be
The Myanmar military took power quietly overnight; yet this coup did not surprise many people. Myanmar has struggled with democracy for many...
The Case of Marjorie Taylor Greene
In this time of increasing misinformation, polarization, and erosion of democracy in the United States, leaders with populist messages such as...
Conflicted Bosnia: Polarization, Backsliding, and Uneven Authoritarianism
The Balkan Wars of the 1990s was a period that saw destruction of institutions, corruption of the media, extreme polarization, and genocide in...