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Democratic Backsliding in Italy and the Rise of Matteo Salvini
The rise of a Populist leader often marks the beginning of a period of democratic erosion in any democracy. In the case of Italy, the far-right...
Peace Through Lies: A President’s Abuse of Power in Colombia
Colombia has been infamously plagued with terrorism and narco-warfare by consequence of different socialistic guerillas in the country; and these...
American Presidential Illegitimacy and Democratic Norms
U.S. citizens are losing faith in democratic institutions. According to Gallup polling during January 2nd through the 15th, only 23% of Americans...
A Case for Democratic Erosion: The Iowa Caucus
In recent years, fears surrounding the legitimacy of elections has resulted in greater partisan conflict in the United States. The nation has...
GOP’s Acquittal of Trump Signals Danger for Democracy
It is generally believed that checks and balances are fundamental to protecting a democracy from backsliding into a more authoritarian style of...
Trump’s Removal of Impeachment Witnesses Furthers Democratic Erosion In The United States
Boldened by an impeachment that died a quick death in the Senate and flexing a continuous loosening of congressional restraints, President Donald...
The Importance of Poland’s 2020 Election in Curtailing the Threat of Poland’s Populist Law and Justice Party to Democracy in Europe
After the fall of communism in 1989, Poland elected its first non-Communist prime minister since the early post-war years. However, some...
Putin’s Constitutional Amendments: A Further Deterioration of Russian Democracy
Since Vladimir Putin was re-elected as President of Russia in 2018 questions have arisen as to what role he will play in the Russian government...
