Ariyana Aghazadeh-Bonab

The Zambian Case: A Lesson in Reversing Democratic Erosion

posted on April 22, 2022 by Ariyana Aghazadeh-Bonab

Discussions of democratic erosion tend to focus on the negative: obstacles facing pro-democratic movements, the rise of populism, or the horrific consequences of authoritarianism on human rights. …

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Was the US Doomed For Democratic Erosion Long Before President Donald Trump? How Gerrymandering Contributed to His Rise in Power

posted on February 16, 2022 by Ariyana Aghazadeh-Bonab

Boston University

Countless Americans were left stunned after a Trump victory in 2016, with the majority of news outlets and polls predicting a win for Democratic Candidate and Former Secretary of State, Hillary …

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