by Vishal Shankar | Mar 1, 2026 | Arizona State University
Since the conclusion of the Cold War and the collapse of Soviet influence in Central and Eastern Europe, many countries embraced liberal democracy as the ultimate stage of political development. Among them, Hungary was often considered a model of successful...
by Amna Durvesh | Feb 27, 2026 | Boston University, Uncategorized
Democratic erosion is a gradual process that has been an ongoing process in Pakistan. While the country still holds elections and operates under the 1973 constitution, the quality of the democracy has weakened especially since Imran Khan, the former prime minister,...
by Chrissy Evans | Feb 20, 2026 | Salem State University
The disruption and terror produced by ICE agents have spread rapidly across the United States, having devastating impacts on big cities and small towns alike. In Leominster, Massachusetts — a town with generations of families, many being of Hispanic origin — video...
by Vedavi Kavoori | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
Within the past decade, political institutions have listed India’s democracy in a steady decline. The V-Dem Institute lists India as #100 out of 179 countries, classifying it as an “electoral autocracy,” citing the excessive pressures on media and challenges to civil...
by Lexyne Rivera | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
In the past year, Tanzania has been dealing with tensions surrounding their presidential election in October. There have been claims of election tampering, insurgency, and suppression of the opposing party. In the wake of the election and the resulting political...