The Crisis in South Sudan

South Sudan is currently a failing democracy. After South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9th, 2011, they have been experiencing a shaky consolidation of democracy. I believe this is the proper category for South Sudan because from the beginning the...

Democratic Erosion in Bolivia

The story of democratic erosion in Bolivia is not a normal case of democratic erosion. Often in analyzing democratic erosion, there is a clear cause and effect. The Bolivia case is not black and white. Though democracy has eroded in Bolivia, it is not to an extreme...

Will Slovakia follow Hungary’s path?

In recent years, the Slovak political situation has been characterized by instability, polarization, corruption, and a resurgence of populist forces. The political scene has become more fragmented than ever before, and there is growing concern among the public...