by Thomas McLees | Jun 2, 2019 | University of Chicago
In this class we learn terminology and methodology that helps us understand mechanisms that cause the erosion of democracy in different specific scenarios. Through this we can have a bigger conversation, extrapolating common trends and projecting those trends to...
by Evangelina RollinsC | Mar 31, 2019 | Rollins College
The presidential election of 2016 was one that stirred the nation. The way that a businessman and television personality, Donald Trump, took over the Republican party and later the presidential election surprised not only the government but all the people. After...
by Jake Hempel | Apr 15, 2018 | Skidmore College
Although it is somewhat apparent from an institutional and political standpoint that Ecuador’s new leader would not suggest an improvement in the democratic quality of the nation, there are signs that point in a positive direction. The election of Lenin Moreno...
by Jillian Seigel | Apr 13, 2018 | Skidmore College
International relations between countries come with very high stakes. The geopolitical climate of the Middle East has perpetuated conflict to spread throughout the world but has also receive the brunt of other conflicts inflicted by other countries. The country I...
by Austin Albertson | Apr 13, 2018 | Skidmore College
Despite the youth of its democracy, the Chilean government consistently scores highly with third-party rating groups like Freedom House and The Economist Intelligence Unit. Like many South American governments, Chile was operated by a militaristic dictator during the...
