by Tori Ragan | Nov 30, 2021 | University of Georgia
In 1958, Venezuelans managed to overthrow their dictator and began hosting free and fair elections(https://www.cfr.org/timeline/venezuelas-chavez-era). Venezuela became one of those countries that were internationally considered a strong democracy. Their status...
by Jack Ortolano | Oct 14, 2021 | University of Georgia
The 20th century has shown us that there are many reasons for democracies to experience backsliding. Many of the reasons for backsliding are preventable, yet they still happen. The results of democratic backsliding range from a stronger democracy to authoritarianism....
by Tori Ragan | Oct 13, 2021 | University of Georgia
Should foreign governments intervene to “protect” and “promote” democracy? If so, when? A big idea behind promoting democracy is “Liberal Democratic Peace Theory”. “Liberal Democratic Peace Theory” is the idea that...
by Gianluca Mangione | Nov 24, 2020 | Northeastern University
Latin America faces a wave of challenges since the start of the 21st century, rising inequality, lack of economic growth amongst other issues. However, right-wing politicians have attributed the woes of all the continent’s problems to one organization: The Forum...
by Alex Mantilla | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
On September 2, prominent Venezuelan opposition figure Henrique Capriles announced his support for opposition candidates in the upcoming December legislative elections. The announcement garnered international attention as Juan Guaidó, self-declared interim President...
