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...
by Sungeun Choi | Apr 20, 2026 | American University, George Mason University, Universities
Sungeun Choi “The coolest dictator in the world.” This is how El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bokele, describes himself on social media. It might sound like a joke, but it shows a serious problem in democracy. This is when democracy slowly breaks from the inside....
