by Jadie Minhas | Oct 30, 2023 | Arizona State University
***Note from the author: My post is meant to analyze constructively the state of democratic institutions in Israel and remark on how the current conflict affects this. It is not meant to give support to any side in this conflict. Israel, a multiparty democracy, finds...
by Peggy-Jean Allin | Oct 29, 2023 | Arizona State University
The case of Malaysian politics is a fascinating subject. In 2023, V-Dem considered Malaysia an electoral autocracy, although the report also stated it appears to be currently facing an upward trajectory towards democratization. Malaysia has experienced competitive...
by Jacob Gallegos | Oct 29, 2023 | Arizona State University
A federal judge ruled that Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts must be redrawn prior to the 2024 election. The report concluded that the Republican-drawn political maps, which took effect on December 31st, 2021, discriminated against Black voters....
by Nang Kham Hom Hleng | Oct 23, 2023 | School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University
Democracy is not merely a form of government but also a way of life, an order of society, a way of social and economic relations, and above all, a belief system (Saikia & Baruah, 2012). Thus, given important role on absence of discrimination and gender quality in...
by Liz Stark | Oct 22, 2023 | University of Pennsylvania
Amid growing violent threats and increasing administrative burdens, a surge in resignations among local election officials signals trouble for U.S. democracy. In the aftermath of the 2020 election, election officials have faced rising threats, harassment, and...
