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The Quiet Erosion of Democracy : Why Israel’s Political Crisis Should Worry Us All

by Seungyun Lim | Apr 20, 2026 | George Mason University

The Quiet Erosion of Democracy : Why Israel’s Political Crisis Should Worry Us All GOVT133 Seungyun Lim A country can hold free elections and still slowly lose the quality that makes it truly democratic. Israel is described as the only stable democracy in the Middle...

Boon and Bane at Once to PH Democracy: The Catholic Church as a Two-Edged Sword

by Anna Thorner | May 25, 2024 | University of the Philippines, Diliman

Despite being known for its role in restoring democracy and its efforts to sustain it, the Catholic Church in the Philippines is regarded by progressives as an obstacle to the country’s further democratization as it wields significant influence on legislation —...

The Alienations of Muslims in the World’s Largest Democracy

by Senthil Meyyappan | Oct 23, 2023 | Boston University

India is the world’s largest democracy; in fact, it recently gained the title of being the world’s largest country by population, and fortunately such a nation happens to host a democratic system of government. However, like many democratic states, India...

Church and State: The Catholic Church and Democratic Erosion in Poland

by Bridget Griffith | Nov 22, 2022 | Boston University

After Communist rule, Poland transitioned towards democracy. However, since 2015, the Law and Justice Party, or PiS, has maintained control over the state and begun to erode democratic institutions and processes. The Catholic Church has contributed to this democratic...

Ban on Hijab in France: The “Anti-Separatism” Policy

by SKUCUKKOLBASI16@KU.EDU.TR | Jan 18, 2022 | Koç University

In early February 2021, France passed a bill which raised tension within the country. The bill has a goal to enhance secular system by “anti-separatism” understanding. However, it has been criticized globally by its polarizing and anti-Islamist nature. The...
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