As the CCP tightens its grip on the Chinese people, what does this mean for the future of China and its …
Populism: The Result of a Globalized World
It is no question that Western democracies have seen a rise in support for populist parties in the early 21st century. What has been up for debate is why. Since the beginning of the globalization …
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Causes of Democratic Erosion in India
Democratic erosion has become a very prevalent issue in India over the past several decades. They went from number 35 on …
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The Termination of the CICIG: How Guatemala’s Democracy is in Danger of Falling to Corruption
Guatemala has quickly become new territory for Latin American drug cartels, specifically the Sinaloa drug cartel. These new cartels have begun to have a considerable impact on the freedom within the …
Chavez’s Era Of Stealth Authoritarianism In Venezuela
In 1958, Venezuelans managed to overthrow their dictator and began hosting free and fair elections(https://www.cfr.org/timeline/venezuelas-chavez-era). Venezuela became one of those countries …
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The State and Results of the Brexit Movement
Brexit is the political movement in England to split from the European Union, which is an economic and political conciliation. In June of 2016, a vote was held about whether or not the country should …
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The Middle East’s Only Democracy Is in Danger
The Middle East's only democracy is beginning to erode. Israel, although a flawed democracy, has maintained the sole title of democracy in the Middle East, which is overrun by authoritarian regimes …
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The U.S. Was Added to the List of Countries Who Are Experiencing Democratic Backsliding, But There Is Still Hope
For the first time ever, the U.S. was recently added to the list of backsliding democracies. This event may be surprising to many people, since the U.S. is considered a voice for democratic values. …