by Rhea Bhandari | Oct 8, 2026 | Boston University
India is the world’s largest democracy, with a population of more than 1.48 billion. In the 2024 general election, voting took place over 44 days, making it the largest democratic exercise in the world. Unlike the United States where elections are decentralized...
by Siyul Kim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
Although monarchies were once among the most dominant and widely accepted political systems in history, they are now less common yet often remain powerful and untouchable political institutions that continue to influence national governance. This principle extends to...
by Hyunki Ryu | Apr 19, 2026 | George Mason University
13 and 9. These numbers are of coups d’état that happened in Thailand since adopting the constitutional monarchy in 1932: 13 were successful, and 9 were unsuccessful. Democracy and the political landscape have been turbulent in Thailand, and they still are. However,...
by Jose Victor Katipunan | May 23, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
The intersection of celebrity and politics in the Philippines is nothing new. The phenomenon of celebrity politicians—actors, athletes, and other public figures who go from the big screen or stage to the corridors of power—has become a defining aspect of the...
by Abigael Manalili | May 21, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Are Filipinos truly experiencing democracy fatigue, or are they simply frustrated with a system that caged their role to the ballot box? While many assume Filipino’s declining faith in democratic ideals, what we might be seeing is disillusionment with a democracy...
