Payton Jeffers - Democratic Erosion

Slovakia’s Decision to Deter Immigrants from Entering the Country and Its Connection to Populism

On October 30, 2023, the newly appointed Slovak government deployed police and armed forces to the border it shares with Hungary. This deployment came after Prime Minister Robert Fico, who came to...

The 2023 Elections in Zimbabwe and Growing Authoritarianism

Salem State University

The August 2023 presidential election in Zimbabwe resulted in the reelection of the current ZANU-PF President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. This will be his second and final five-year term. However, many...

Ghana Protests: Example of Democratic Backsliding

Salem State University

In September, Ghana saw a wave of protests against the economic crisis that has been ravaging the country for the past five years. The protests happened in front of the presidential palace (Jubilee...