by Emily Henault | Oct 17, 2022 | Boston University
Since the founding of the European Union in 1993, the institution’s focus has centered around the principles of a full, representative democracy. Member states of the EU are required to maintain a democratic rule of law, human rights, and the respect and protection of...
by Alexander Brumfield | Oct 17, 2022 | Boston University
The ratification of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 ushered in a new era of international relations, worldwide cooperation, and the international prioritization of democracy. The United Nations is, for all intents and purposes, meant to be a democratic...
by Isabelle Fonseca | Oct 17, 2022 | Boston University
As we well know, democracy is not a stable thing. It is fragile and easily threatened, yet idealized and strived for all around the world. In one moment it can be strong as ever, and in the next, it can be crumbling before our eyes. This thought is an unsettling one,...
by Natalie Asitimbay | Oct 16, 2022 | Boston University
Salvadorean presidential candidate Nayib Bukele, of the Great National Alliance (GANA), speaks during the closing rally of his campaign in San Salvador, on January 26, 2019 ahead of the first round of the national election on February 3. (Photo by Oscar Rivera / AFP)...
by Anahi Miranda | Oct 16, 2022 | Boston University
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 16: Immigrants and their supporters rally outside of the Varick Street Federal Immigration Court during a protest against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, February 16, 2017 in New York City. Last week, U.S....