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
Undermining the Feedback Loop: How Trump’s Educational Policies Hinder Democratic Accountability
Democracy Six Feet Under: How Disinformation is Burying Philippine Democracy Alive
Brexit from Liberal Democracy?
Oct 12, 2022 | SUNY-Binghamton
Brexit, the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union (EU), has been met with a multitude of criticism. Brexit, which was deemed to damage the United Kingdom’s...
Democratic Erosion and Hardship in Turkey
Oct 12, 2022 | SUNY-Binghamton
Turkey has seen immense democratic erosion (backsliding) in the last few years of the Justice and Development party’s (AKP) rule in Turkey. Initially, the party brought...
“Populism more Susceptible and Detrimental in Asia: Is Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s Leading India into Democratic Decline?” by “Se Bin Kim” @ “University of California, Los Angeles”
Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
The rise of populist leaders in the United States and Europe has reshaped the political scene all around the world. From seeking political hegemony and challenging elites, populists...
Enrique Pena Nieto corrupts Mexico’s Democracy by Jason Ballejo @ University of California, Los Angeles
Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Enrique Pena Nieto's vote into office on June 1st, 2012 will forever leave a mark in Mexico's path to a desired democracy. To begin with, lets summarize briefly who Enrique Pena Nieto is and what he...
The Holocaust Law: A Case in Point of Democratic Backsliding in Poland by Nam Sik Yoo @ University of California, Los Angeles
Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Democracy has certainly been on the rise throughout the world during the past four decades. According to the Pew Research Center, 97 out of 167 countries (58%) with populations of at least 500,000...
Hungary’s Erosion from Liberal to Illiberal Democracy by Christine Wiley @ UCLA
Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
“Many observers both here and abroad fear Hungary will become the first EU member state to abandon liberal democracy, and nobody really knows what to do about it.” This quote from a Politico article...
A Bleak Future for Democracy in Venezuela by Katherine Clement @ University of California, Los Angeles
Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
In March of 2017, the Supreme Court of Venezuela made a decision that served to highlight the bleak future of Democracy for the nation. In their decision, the Supreme Court took over the...
France’s 2017 Election- Fighting Populism and Backsliding by Mona Farzan @ UCLA
Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Democratic ideals were first introduced to France during the time of the French Revolution, in 1789. Since then, France has come a long way, and is currently referred to as an example of a strong...
Populism in Kenyan Presidential Elections as a Threat to Democracy by Mackenzi Elias @ UCLA
Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Since gaining its independence from British Colonial rule in 1963, Kenya has evolved into a stable, economically sound nation with an exemplary democratic system. Its government has adopted a...
How Much Longer Does Turkey Have Before it Erupts? by Nefthaly Rivera @ University of California, Los Angeles
Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
As seen in several cases of democratic erosion, cunning politicians get publicly elected on a popular platform, and as soon as their shoes hit the floor of their shiny new office they change their...
Is Italy Flirting with Fascism Once Again? by Kelsey Holmes @ UCLA
Mar 14, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
The recent general election in Italy that occurred on March 4, 2018, showed that the state is moving away from its democratic ties. Democratic backsliding can be defined as the breaking down of,...