by Halle Goldsmith | Apr 27, 2026 | Suffolk University
The “Secret Club” Scandal, often referred to as the “Slovenska” affair, shocked Croatian society and uncovered deep seated corruption that goes all the way to the top. During strict COVID-19 lockdowns, when ordinary citizens faced heavy restrictions,...
by Amna Durvesh | Feb 27, 2026 | Boston University
Democratic erosion is a gradual process that has been an ongoing process in Pakistan. While the country still holds elections and operates under the 1973 constitution, the quality of the democracy has weakened especially since Imran Khan, the former prime minister,...
by Lucinda Posner | Dec 10, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
On July 31st, 2025, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly passed a new constitutional amendment 57 to three votes to allow the current president, Nayib Bukele, to run for a third term. The amendment also takes away an old provision that citizens lose their citizenship...
by Ainsley Tischler | Dec 1, 2025 | Northeastern University
On Monday, November 10th, Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies revealed that several of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s long-time associates and other members of the government were allegedly involved in taking roughly 100 million dollars in kickbacks from Ukraine’s...
by Zoe Perri | Nov 24, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
El Salvador has been known, historically, for its high murder rate and deep-seated gang violence. However, over the past six years the country’s gang violence has decreased by 70%. But at what cost? President Nayib Bukele has taken the country by storm,...
