by Neha Ahmed | Oct 19, 2025 | Arizona State University
The United States has long upheld an international reputation as the sword and shield of democracy, championing liberal ideals and warning other nations against the rise of authoritarianism. To such an extent, the U.S. has arguably played the role of a democratic...
by Arianna Lopez | Oct 18, 2025 | Arizona State University
Modern autocratization is often marked by executive leaders weaponizing the legal system of the democratic country they were elected to lead. It allows for an easy way of legitimizing controversial political moves, giving them a legal veneer in order to conceal their...
by Abigael Manalili | May 21, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman
Are Filipinos truly experiencing democracy fatigue, or are they simply frustrated with a system that caged their role to the ballot box? While many assume Filipino’s declining faith in democratic ideals, what we might be seeing is disillusionment with a democracy...
by Kziel Anne Marie Murcia | May 15, 2025 | University of the Philippines, Diliman, Featured
In democratic countries, elections are seen as a great equalizer for each individual, as they are entitled to free expression, regardless of their background. However, this is not the case in the Philippines, as the 2022 election has turned into a battlefield of shame...
