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...
by Elijah Davis | Oct 18, 2023 | Boston University
In his book “What is Populism,” Jan-Werner Müller presents a nuanced definition of populism that emphasizes its anti-pluralist, exclusionary nature and appeal to the chosen people against a corrupt elite. The nucleus of the argument is to analyze how...