by Sheridon Evans | Apr 19, 2019 | Sacramento State University
Intro to Kenyan Politics In the nation of Kenya, as with most post-colonial African nations, democracy has not been around for a long time. Also, for virtually every African nation scarred by colonialism, the ethnic groups that exist in modern borders could very well...
by Ryan Stolz | Apr 8, 2019 | Boston University
Recently, Mongolia has seen its Democracy in peril, posing a great risk for backsliding. Currently, Freedom House has categorized Mongolia as a “free nation.” But, as The Washington Post and ForeignPolicy.com note, President Khaltmaa Battulga has taken drastic...
by Felicia Gordon | Apr 7, 2019 | Boston University
Jair Bolsonaro was elected into power to serve as Brazil’s President on January 1, 2019. While the brief amount of time since his Presidency began limits Bolsonaro’s role thus far in forming new policies, it does not limit the global concern about the destruction...
by Evangelina RollinsC | Mar 31, 2019 | Rollins College
The presidential election of 2016 was one that stirred the nation. The way that a businessman and television personality, Donald Trump, took over the Republican party and later the presidential election surprised not only the government but all the people. After...
by Dylan Gleeman | Mar 28, 2019 | Boston University
Botswana gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 and, since its liberation, has had free and fair elections. It has also averaged an 8.7% annual economic growth rate until 2008 (Mogalakwe). Many believe Botswana is a success story, but once President Ian...