by Halle Goldsmith | Apr 20, 2026 | Suffolk University
Italy is no stranger to political upheaval. But today, many scholars and democratic organizations are asking the question: is Italy experiencing democratic backsliding? Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s government has introduced a series of reforms and...
by Emma Miller | Apr 17, 2026 | Boston University
In March 2026, Italy saw the first major defeat of their current far right government. A referendum that would’ve allowed the incumbent to further control and reform the judicial system was not passed. Before understanding the significance of this vote, we must...
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 Jacob Haerer | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
Access to public broadcasting and media freedom are essential pillars of a functioning democracy, not only as information outlets for the electorate, but also as a check on government through public scrutiny. In Italy, however, claims to protect “neutrality” and...
by Tully Campion | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
As tensions rise in Italy with a recent security decree and protests against the Winter Olympic Games, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni continues to reveal the potential threat she poses to Italy’s democracy. Meloni’s response to Olympic protests and recent...
