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Similar ways of Autocratization by Erdogan and Orban

by Anna Thorner | Jan 7, 2024 | Sabanci University

Both leaders have faced criticism for actions that limit the indolence of the media, thereby constraining the free flow of salt information. Orban’s government has been accused of exerting control over media outlets and creating a less pluralistic media landscape....

The Overlooked Backsliding of Malagasy Democracy

by Anna Thorner | Jan 4, 2024 | Sabanci University

Malagasy politics are often overlooked by the international civil society, despite its long history of tumultuous instability. Yet, the Madagascan political atmosphere offers valuable insights into how the excessive concentration of the monopoly of power into the...

Gridlock From Polarization: The Current State of the United States Government

by Jia Xin Luo | Nov 22, 2023 | Northeastern University

What is gridlock and polarization?  Political theorist, Jennifer McCoy, defines polarization as, “a process whereby the normal multiplicity of differences in a society increasingly align along a single dimension and people increasingly perceive and describe...

Czechia: Is Democratic Erosion Covertly at an All Time High?

by Peyton Hill | Nov 21, 2023 | University of Memphis

In the heart of Central Europe, Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic, has long been celebrated for its rich history and democratic evolution post the Velvet Revolution. The Velvet Revolution, which unfolded in 1989, marked a pivotal moment in the history of...

  Trump’s Weaponized Communication during the Pandemic

by Star Anderson | Nov 21, 2023 | University of Memphis

The global epidemic in 2020 was disastrous, costing the globe dearly. The United States, in particular, struggled. President Trump was in office during Covid-19. His reaction to assisting his country in dealing with covid-19 was significant. Trump’s use of...
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