Thoughts on Russian “Democracy”
While the focus on Russia today is its war in Ukraine, which as of writing this enters its 600th day, not too long ago that focus was on the...
Universities
The Supreme Court’s Potential to Erode Democracy
The Supreme Court, an institution responsible for providing equal justice under the law, contradicts this role in our current democracy. As the...
The Delegitimization of American Political Institutions
Until fairly recently, Americans tended to view their own constitutional democracy as their greatest source of joy as citizens. We saw ourselves...
The supreme immunity: Could it be a stealth authoritarianism?
An example from Indonesia’s new Article of libel and defamation In the essence of practicing democracy, a fundamental understanding is that it...
China in Cambodia: Threat to Regional Stability
The shrinking of Cambodia’s civic and political space mirrors the elections and authoritarian consolidation of the Cambodian People’s Party...
Aspects for Deliberation: Can Democracy Truly Foster Gender Equality and Dismantle Patriarchy’s Structural?
Introduction Gender equality and the dismantling of the patriarchal system are essential components of social progress. While democracy is often...
Reflection on Moving Forward: Local Governance Approach to Mitigate Conflict and Elevate Civilian Engagement and Freedom of Expression in Burma/Myanmar
Many think tanks, ethnic leaders, and some researchers in Myanmar always argue that the concept of federal democracy is suitable to adopt and...
Tensions Escalate Following Terrorist Attack in Northern Kosovo
By Luciano Hoxhaj On September 24, 2023, more than 30 armed Serbs attacked a monastery in Banjska, a village near Kosovo’s northern border with...
Ghana Protests: Example of Democratic Backsliding
In September, Ghana saw a wave of protests against the economic crisis that has been ravaging the country for the past five years. The protests...