by Lexyne Rivera | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
In the past year, Tanzania has been dealing with tensions surrounding their presidential election in October. There have been claims of election tampering, insurgency, and suppression of the opposing party. In the wake of the election and the resulting political...
by Rabie Musa | Nov 10, 2025 | Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universities
Human Security and Democratic Erosion in Sudan (2018 – 2023) Introduction As a high school student, I joined thousands of Sudanese youth in the streets of Wad Madani in December 2018. I became a member of the Wad Madani resistance committee. Wad Madani was...
by Corinne Privitera | May 15, 2025 | James Madison University
Many countries around the world require their citizens to serve in their national forces for a certain amount of time. The country of Eritrea also requires national service, but does so in a way that severely limits the freedoms and opportunities of the population and...
by Elsa McKenney | May 13, 2025 | James Madison University
For decades, Somalia has been notoriously tied to its clan system regarding its political landscape. While the clan systems do provide a sense of social cohesion and unity it has become a large source of division, corruption and conflict within politics....
by Evan Smith | Nov 21, 2023 | University of Memphis
BLOG POST When it comes to democracy in the modern world, Zimbabawe’s democratic system finds itself in a precariously unique position where it seeks to find a balance between survival and stability in a challenging environment. The nation’s unique position is...
