University of Chicago

Democracy – The Cost of Rwanda’s Recovery?

Paul Kagame’s presidency has been plagued with accusations of election rigging, suppression of free speech, and unjustified imprisonment of...

Now that Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion against Ukraine, it is difficult to argue with the reality that Russia should now be...

The connection between authoritarian regimes and a lack of rights for women has been seen many times before. It is often even a distinguishing...

The summer of 2020 brought a fierce wave of protests and demonstrations throughout not only the United States, but much of the world. While...

People take part in a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 26, 2022, in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Photo by Yann...

It is uncommon for defeated presidential candidates to run again. But, then again, Donald Trump has never been one to follow precedent. On...

In a world increasingly dominated by work, many politicians, activists, and theorists have argued for the application of democratic ideals to a...

Throughout his four years in office, President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on immigration was unparalleled. Trump’s willingness to brazenly insult...

Once again Daniel Ortega was sworn in as President of Nicaragua for a fourth consecutive term as of January 10th, 2022. This alarming reelection...