by Sam Levine | Dec 5, 2024 | Brown University
Protecting and fostering democracy has been a cornerstone of the European Union project since its founding. Yet the recent rise of antidemocratic regimes in countries like Poland and Hungary has invited many questions about the EU’s effectiveness in preventing...
by Samuel Cobin | Dec 4, 2024 | Brown University
Unforgettable robbery! Corruption! Undeserved! Are these comments from the recent US Presidential Election? No, they are reactions to the announcement of the most important individual award in the world’s most popular sport: soccer’s Balon D’or. Spanish defensive...
by Noah Saks | Nov 5, 2024 | Ohio State University
The road to democracy for Guatemala was rocky and has remained just as unpaved since. Guatemala has a unique political history, with civil wars, hope for peace, and relentless relapses. Through this blog post, we will review the historical foundations of...
by slifko.8@osu.edu | Nov 4, 2024 | Ohio State University
In the last two years, El Salvador has witnessed an unprecedented state-led crackdown on gang violence under President Nayib Bukele. The policies, which include mass arrests, curfews, and suspension of fundamental rights under an extended state of emergency, have been...
by sfikas.3@osu.edu | Nov 4, 2024 | Ohio State University
Recent events in the Philippines demonstrate how democratic backsliding can be very slow and quiet, but still impactful. In particular, it shows how power and influence in the executive can erode the institutions that make democracy function. In May of 2024,...
