When Myanmar began its transition to democracy in 2010, it signaled a new hope for democracy in the developing world. Once thought impossible, the release of long-time opposition leader Aung San Suu …
Is The Rise of The Five Star Movement in Italy Eroding Democracy?
Populism in Europe has been on the rise in recent years, especially in countries like Poland, Germany, the UK and France. Italy has become the latest country to join that list after its recent …
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Il Canto del Populista by Justin Ambrosio @ University of California, Los Angeles
On March 4, 2018, a mainstream populist party founded by a comedian won the most seats in the Italian parliamentary election. The Five Star Movement garnered 32.22% of the votes, trailed by the 18.9% …
Hugo Chavez; Populism aiding Democratic Erosion by Marcella Pensamiento @UCLA
Many argue that Venezuela’s current state of democracy is directly linked to Hugo Chavez’s leftovers as a 15 year president. Specifically, Chavez’s changes of the political agents in power are thought …
“South Korea, the Timely Greenhouse for Populism” by Jaeyoon Min @UCLA
When the candlelight vigil had finally led to the impeachment of South Korea’s 18th president, Park Geun-hye, its people staged to the world that their democracy prevails. However, the 2016 Park …
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Italy First? A Big Win for Populism in Italy by Anais Lopez @ University of California, Los Angeles
Last year, Luigi Di Maio, leader of the Five-Star Movement (M5S), a far-right populist party in Italy, stated, “The only possibility for the other parties is to support a Five Star government. We are …
Poland: Eastern Europe’s Trendsetter? by Justin Van Beurden @ University of California, Los Angeles
Once viewed as a source of inspiration for countries transitioning to democracy, Poland now appears as if it is representative of another political trend in Eastern Europe: democratic backsliding. …
Populism in Greece by Carolina Armenta @ University of California, Los Angeles
Populism emerged in Greece for many reasons. The increase in refugees and government overspending of the nation's money to name the two biggest reasons. Greece is a country that does not put the …