by Alexander Brumfield | Oct 17, 2022 | Boston University
The ratification of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 ushered in a new era of international relations, worldwide cooperation, and the international prioritization of democracy. The United Nations is, for all intents and purposes, meant to be a democratic...
by Pauline Lutzenkirchen | Oct 13, 2022 | Boston University
The barbaric war in Ukraine seems to have a silver lining – the Russian aggressor has become a catalyst for European states to reevaluate their democratic standing and commitment to EU values. Russia’s ideological reversal provides insights into the strength of...
by Mert Kahve | Jun 12, 2022 | Koç University
Following the Russian aggression against Ukraine, it was generally questioned whether Bulgaria really supports Ukraine, but recent developments have solidified the country’s pro-Ukrainian stance, which will please younger Bulgarians. Since Bulgaria has a deep...
by Jonathan Kung | Jun 9, 2022 | University of California, San Diego
Both Russia and Ukraine employ disinformation in hopes of effectively determining who decidedly depicts their version of events. As best stated within the Politico article by Mark Scott, “As the war in Ukraine enters its third week, the battle for hearts and...
by Noah Hensley | May 27, 2022 | Dartmouth College
Russia has a complicated history with media transparency, and misinformation has swept the information economy during the invasion of Ukraine. Putin’s regime has capitalized on their near-total ownership of information in Russia: as dozens of pro-Kremlin tabloids...
