by Julian Mingo | Mar 29, 2021 | Georgia State University
The Protest of a De-Democratized Colombia Intro: In September of 2020, seven people were killed during their demonstrations against the influx of corruption in Colombia, following the death of a man that was unlawfully killed by the police force. The nation of...
by Grace Dalton | Dec 14, 2020 | Georgia State University
Drink vodka and visit the sauna — that’s what Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko recommended for those who have contracted coronavirus. With an economic crisis already pending leading up to mass virus outbreaks, Belarusians would soon find that Lukashenko...
by M. E. | Dec 9, 2020 | Williams College
In February 2019, Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared his intention to run for a fifth term. This message was released through state media as Bouteflika could no longer make public speeches, after suffering a stroke in 2013. Instead, he had been...
by Gina Dematteo | Nov 23, 2020 | Suffolk University
With three presidents in one week, and a history of political corruption, can Peru’s fragile democracy stay afloat? In a recent unfolding of events, Peru’s citizens have taken to the streets in response to the obstruction of justice and removal of former president,...
by Marley Belanger | Nov 22, 2020 | Suffolk University
The word “Democracy” holds far more than its definition, it represents a promise. The promise of control over one’s own life, control of government systems, and most importantly, the knowledge that a single voice, a single vote, has inherent value. What can it...
