After 16 Straight Years in Power, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Faces His Toughest…
A resurgent opposition, a faltering economy, and rising global stakes make Hungary’s 2026 election a defining test…
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Democratic Backsliding
Inside France’s Growing Democratic Disillusionment
With voter apathy rising in France, rebuilding trust in politicians and democratic institutions will be a long road…
Benefits Gone in a SNAP? Government Shutdowns, Budget Brinkmanship, and What It…
The US government has reopened, but at what cost to citizens, and to American democracy?
New Leader, Old Playbook: Populism Threatens Democracy and the Rule of Law in…
Mexico's progressive president Sheinbaum has been implementing reforms that threaten to bring the country back to a…
Platforms of Propaganda: How Social Media Sites Facilitate and Spread…
Propaganda has been used for thousands of years to manipulate public opinion, yet disinformation on social media is…
Is François Legault Canada’s Viktor Orbán?
The similarities are increasingly apparent, so it is worth investigating whether Quebec is starting to undergo…
Les États-Unis de retour : fausse bonne nouvelle ?
La démocratie américaine va de mal en pis, et l’arrivée de Joe Biden au pouvoir n’y changera rien: seule une…
Aba Diktati: Haiti’s Unfinished Democratic Project
While statements from the United Nations and the Organization of American States focus on the ongoing…
People Power Revolution: The 35th Anniversary
As the Philippines continues to be emblematic of broader trends towards populism and democratic backsliding, the…
Spotlight: Trump’s Refusal To Respect Election Results Is A Symbolic Threat To…
Earlier this morning, host Naomi Shi sat down with MIR Writer of the Week Lila Mooney to discuss her piece…