Connecting the Dots Between Duterte and Trump
Many countries have experienced leanings and developments suggesting democratic erosion, backsliding, and general shifts towards authoritarianism...
Universities
Is the Longevity of the American Two-Party System in Question?
What does it mean to be a Republican or Democrat in 2020? What did it mean in 2016, or in 2012? How has the meaning changed between the last...
Jammu and Kashmir as an Example of Extreme Populism in India
In 2014, Narendra Modi ran as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and won the position of Prime Minister. The major theme of the BJP...
Organized Crime and Stealth Authoritarianism in Albania
Like many European nations that have seen the erosion of democratic norms and institutions, Albania faces a majority party that has...
Presidential Upheaval in Peru: How the Public Can Protect Democracy
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing US presidential transition grabbing daily headlines, it can be difficult for the American audience to...
Examining the 2020 U.S. Elections Through the Public’s Eyes
The 2020 election year has seen many twists and turns that have impacted the usual ways we see U.S. elections performed, especially in how...
William Barr’s Role in Eroding U.S. Democracy.
When William Barr was first touted as the likely replacement for previous United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions, many onlookers breathed a...
Wondering Why Democratic Norms Eroded in the 2020 Election? It’s More Than Just Trumpism
In the wake of the 2020 election, political pundits have been shocked by the complicity of Republican voters in one of the most glaring instances...
What the 2020 Election Results Say About the Future of American Democracy
After the 2020 election and, presumably, the end of the Trump presidency, the United States is left facing both a polarized electorate and a...