by Bora Yoon | May 18, 2026 | George Mason University
Democracies rarely die overnight. They decay slowly, often in plain sight for all to see. South Africa today is a good example of how democratic erosion can occur even without dictators or dramatic constitutional breakdowns. And today, South Africa remains formally...
by Seongbin Park | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
After decades of dominance, South Africa’s ruling party has lost its majority and that might be exactly what the country needs. For nearly 30 years, the African National Congress (ANC) has dominated South African politics. In 2019, it won about 57% of the vote, but...
by Jeonghoon Woo | Apr 16, 2026 | George Mason University, Universities
Benin: How Quickly Democracy Can Erode Once hailed as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, Benin has undergone a dramatic transformation under President Patrice Talon’s rule since 2016. When President Talon came to power, it began to transform Benin from one of...
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
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...
