Democratic Erosion University Course Student Blog

Students enrolled in our course are encouraged to write for the course blog, and to read and comment on posts from students at other participating universities. The blog offers students the opportunity to analyze current events through the lens of the theory and case studies they engage with through the course.

The Erosion of an Already Weak Democracy: The Rise and Fall of Jovenel Moïse

Jovenel Moïse's presidency marked a dangerous shift from Haiti's already shaky democracy to overt authoritarianism. Delayed elections, unchecked abuse of executive power, and violent suppression of resistance became the norm. By the time of his assassination in 2021,...

Undermining the Feedback Loop: How Trump’s Educational Policies Hinder Democratic Accountability

In a larger trend of censoring opinions which the Trump administration views as undesirable, the Trump administration’s actions towards schools and universities has a negative impact on democracy as a whole. Such a system depends on the free transmission of...

Democracy Six Feet Under: How Disinformation is Burying Philippine Democracy Alive

Philippine democracy is in great danger once again now that the two families who benefited the most from disinformation – the Marcoses and Dutertes, are in power and have turned against one another. As both camps sling disinformation against each other, the...

Unraveling Mexico’s Democratic Backsliding: Navigating the AMLO Presidency and the Looming Shadow of His Populism

Apr 10, 2024 | Georgia State University

Andres Manuel López Obrador's presidency significantly shifted Mexico's political landscape. Elected in 2018 with a promise of transformative change under the MORENA party,...

The Divisive Force of Technological Polarization: Understanding the TikTok Ban

Apr 10, 2024 | Georgia State University

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms, TikTok has captivated millions with its short-form videos and trend-setting content. However, beneath its...

Populism and Dissolving Democracy in Poland

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

The PiS is Taking Over The PiS (Polish Law & Justice Party) was founded by Jarosław Kaczyński and his twin brother Lech Kaczyński. Not long after the party’s creation, Jarosław Kaczyński became...

Argentina’s Democratic Backsliding

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

DEMOCRATIC BACKGROUND Argentina today has quite the roller-coaster experience with democracy. The government of Argentina, viewed through the framework of a federal system, is a presidential...

Trump’s Threat to Sue Shows How America’s Democracy is Eroding

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

Effects of the Capitol riot on January 6th, 2021 are still being felt by the United States’ people. As the Biden administration gets settled, inquiries into the riot have begun. Specifically, the...

The Role of Civilian and Military Relations Within the United States Government

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

Civilian control of the military is a precedent set forth by the United States constitution. The appropriation of funds by Congress as well as the Presidents title of commander in chief are examples...

Eating Away Ghana’s Democracy

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

Since taking office in 2017, president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has demonstrated a pattern of heavy-handedness, authoritarianism, and privilege that contradicts his carefully crafted global image...

Could Former President Trump’s Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election Be a Sign That the United States’ Democracy Is Eroding?

Oct 12, 2021 | University of Georgia

In November of 2020, after a long, drawn out election, it was announced that former Vice President Joe Biden (D) had won the presidential election, beating out his opponent Former President Donald...

Democratic Erosion University Course Student Blog

The Erosion of an Already Weak Democracy: The Rise and Fall of Jovenel Moïse

Undermining the Feedback Loop: How Trump’s Educational Policies Hinder Democratic Accountability

Democracy Six Feet Under: How Disinformation is Burying Philippine Democracy Alive

Unraveling Mexico’s Democratic Backsliding: Navigating the AMLO Presidency and the Looming Shadow of His Populism

The Divisive Force of Technological Polarization: Understanding the TikTok Ban

Populism and Dissolving Democracy in Poland

Argentina’s Democratic Backsliding

Trump’s Threat to Sue Shows How America’s Democracy is Eroding

The Role of Civilian and Military Relations Within the United States Government

Eating Away Ghana’s Democracy

Could Former President Trump’s Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election Be a Sign That the United States’ Democracy Is Eroding?

Lack of Horizontal Accountability After U.S. Capitol Invasion: A Dangerous Signifier of Democratic Erosion

Chile’s Constitutional Convention: A Push for Better Democracy, or a Step to Chaotic Decline?

New Election Audits Weaken Democracy

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