by Sarah Gleason | Oct 19, 2026 | Arizona State University
Just recently Donald Trump visited Dayton, Ohio, a region which is defined by the prevalence of their manufacturing sector, and which has seen negative impacts from ever increasing US reliance on manufactured imports. As a result of the blowbacks from increased...
by Sara Kelly | Oct 19, 2026 | Boston University
How is Zambia’s Current President Showing Signs of Democratic Backsliding In Zambia, Election Day occurs on the 2nd Thursday of August every 5 years to elect the President and Vice President. To be elected president in Zambia, a candidate must receive more than 50% of...
by Jiyeon Han | Oct 17, 2026 | George Mason University
If an active-duty military officer works inside a civilian government agency, who is really in charge of that officer? The civilian agency, or the military that the officer still belongs to? Indonesia made that question much more important in 2025. In March, Indonesia...
by Gayoung Park | Oct 17, 2026 | George Mason University
How Democracy Dies Silently Without Brute Force It is rare for a dictator to seize a nation overnight through brute force. Instead, democracies often break down very quietly. Elections are still held, courts remain open, and the constitution is still there, but it all...
by Yeonjeong So | Oct 17, 2026 | George Mason University
Introduction What if a country could still hold elections and call itself a democracy while its political system was becoming increasingly unequal? Serbia still holds elections, but that does not mean that its political system works on equal terms. The country holds...
