by Michael Brems | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
Orbán and the Courts: Why Hungary’s Democracy Is at Risk Is Hungary’s Democracy Still Alive? If you’ve been following European politics, you might have seen news about Viktor Orbán and Budapest’s “solidarity tax.” In February 2026, Orbán issued a decree that dismissed...
by Benedetta Rossi | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
Are We Still Living in a WEIRD World? In the last decade, the world has witnessed a growing instability of democratic institutions in countries considered to be consolidated democracies–the so-called W.E.I.R.D. world (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich,...
by Mahika Malhotra | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
Immigration has remained one of the most politically charged issues in the United States. Over the past year, debates over border enforcement, asylum restrictions, and federal deployments have intensified. Presidents from both parties have increasingly relied on...
by Kerry Glynn | Feb 12, 2026 | Boston University
As the Trump administration enters its second year, Trump continues to push his strategy of executive aggrandizement, reducing institutions independence and eliminating competition. The administration has attacked any form of dissent, including the media, legislative...
