by Jenna Aungst | May 11, 2020 | Georgia State University
In recent years, the country of Romania has been raft with civil unrest in response to the ongoing fight against political corruption. As the population mobilizes to make themselves heard, they are met with a combination of both adversity and support. Outlined below...
by Brian Davis | Apr 7, 2020 | Utah State University
After decades of sectarian rule, the people of Lebanon have had enough. Since the end of the First World War, and the beginning of the French presence in the country, they have been living in a sectarian state that is designed to give powers to different religious...
by Lillian Young | Feb 12, 2020 | Boston University
Chile is frequently considered the gem of democracy in Latin American, but recent protests reveal that Chile’s democracy is unstable and rapidly deteriorating. Ongoing protests over rampant inequality sparked by a rise in subway fare began in October, resulting in...
by Theresa Soldan | Oct 18, 2019 | Salem State University
Does America’s political position in the world alter US media? Do current events have to serve a particular political agenda in order to be reported in the U.S? The coverage or lack there of, regarding the protests occurring in Hong Kong and Jakarta would seem...
by Anne Della Guardia | May 3, 2019 | Georgetown University
Just last month Omar al-Bashir’s ouster shocked the world. And with good reason: it’s naturally shocking when a dictator who has held power for three decades is deposed non-violently. But it actually isn’t that surprising when looking at long-term trends....
