by Troy Clayman | Oct 16, 2023 | Boston University
While the focus on Russia today is its war in Ukraine, which as of writing this enters its 600th day, not too long ago that focus was on the state of its “democracy”. Prior to the invasion, much of the coverage on Russian domestic affairs concerned Alexei Navalny, the...
by Nicole Gonzales | Oct 15, 2023 | Boston University
The Supreme Court, an institution responsible for providing equal justice under the law, contradicts this role in our current democracy. As the two other branches of government become more politically extreme to appeal to increasingly polarized voters, non-elected...
by THUREIN LWIN | Oct 12, 2023 | School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University
Introduction Yemen has undergone substantial economic, political, and social developments during the last four decades. Notably, there were uprisings in North Yemen in September 1962 against the imamate and in South Yemen in October 1973 against British colonial...
by THUREIN LWIN | Oct 11, 2023 | School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University
Introduction Myanmar’s struggle for democracy and federalism has spanned 75 years since its independence in 1948, and it remains an ongoing challenge. The country requires an acceptable constitution that addresses the needs and aspirations of different ethnic...
by KYAW LWIN | Oct 5, 2023 | School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University
Mauritius, known for its political stability and vibrant democracy, has long been regarded as a shining example of democratic governance in the African region. Mauritius gained independence from British colonial rule in 1968 and has since established itself as a...
