by Huiseob Lim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
Turkey still holds elections, yet democratic competition in the country has become increasingly constrained. Freedom House’s 2026 report rates Turkey 32/100 and classifies it as “Not Free,” describing a system in which Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the AKP have...
by Seo Yeon Yoon | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
At first glance, a country that regularly holds elections may appear to function as a stable democracy. However, elections alone do not guarantee that democratic principles are being upheld. Democracy does not always collapse suddenly through coups or revolutions. In...
by Kippeum Kim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
In most cases, India is described as the largest democracy in the world. Nonetheless, the mere size of the population is not always a criterion for quality. India holds elections regularly, and it also has a constitution and provides political rights to its people....
by Jeongwoo Lee | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University, Universities
Hungary is a good example of breakdown countries. The most people think that countries in Europe have democracies that are stable, but Hungary is completely different. During the time, Hungary has become a place where democracy is increasingly fragile. I think this is...
by Minseo Kim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University
Forget the tanks! In the 21st century, the most dangerous weapon against democracy isn’t a gun. It’s a law. In a democracy, a “coup” is not the only dangerous thing when armed soldiers show up one day and topple them. The scariest thing is that the...
