by Garrett White | Mar 29, 2026 | Suffolk University
Oftentimes to an outside, democratically minded observer, the durability of authoritarian rule seems perplexing. After all, why would anyone not rise up against a tyrant or dictator when their rights are infringed? The answer is simple: the economy. Looking at states...
by Milan Yadav | Oct 31, 2025 | University of Georgia
Private military companies (PMCs) have long blurred the line between state power and profit, but few have done so as effectively—or destructively—as the Wagner Group. Central to Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, Wagner has since established itself as a force in...
by Ljubomir Filipovic | Oct 19, 2025 | Arizona State University
The relationship between religion and democracy is a complex one, which makes the interaction between religious communities and the state particularly nuanced. At times, churches act as pillars of authoritarian stability; at other times, they become the loudest voices...
by Taylor Wynn | Apr 24, 2025 | University of Memphis
In November of 2024, Romanian politician Călin Georgescu was accused of receiving help from Russia through the global media platform TikTok, to influence Romanian elections. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: in the past Georgescu has openly expressed...
