President Saied’s Coup: The Return of Dictatorship in Tunisia? Seunghyun Nam Dec 30, 2021 Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring, is the only democratic country in North Africa. With President Saied's…
Poland: One Foot Out the EU’s Door Avni Aghi Dec 14, 2021 The fact that Polexit is something being discussed in the media raises the question: did Poland’s membership in the…
Brazil and Bolsonaro: Should We Fear Democratic Backsliding? Justine Peries Nov 18, 2021 "Crimes against humanity," degradation of democratic norms, and "Fora Bolsonaro" signs in the street... Let's take…
Fear, Corruption, and Apathy: The Struggle for Nigerian Democracy Skyler Bohnert Nov 9, 2021 Democracy survives when its voters believe and participate in the system. In Nigeria, the history of violence, lack…
Strike One Against the Indian Democracy Avni Aghi Jul 15, 2021 While its neighbours seemed to flounder in maintaining democracy periodically, India stood steady. It is one of the…
Follow the Leader: Has Trump’s Populist Rhetoric Spread Around the World? Matthew Farrell Jul 12, 2021 Despite maintaining her father’s right-wing politics, Keiko Fujimori’s response to electoral loss draws more from…
Maintaining Democracy: At What Cost? Mia Archambault Apr 2, 2021 While incumbent President Yoweri Museveni's team was preparing for his record, yet controversial, 5th win,…
“Anti-Social” Capital: COVID-19 and the Future of Democracy Erling Rolseth Mar 28, 2021 When COVID-19 crossed China’s borders — or even before that, when it was just a whisper I heard from my Wuhanese…
Blood on the Shelves: The High Cost of Palm Oil and the Hidden History of Bananas Millie Murray Mar 22, 2021 Today's colonial resource exploitation masquerades itself in western markets as a healthy alternative to…
Russia’s Revolution? Alexei Navalny’s Opposition Alexander Kelly Mar 2, 2021 Navalny’s brush with death, subsequent return to Russia, and recent arrest have ignited protests as fierce as any…