A key component of democratic politics is the ability for a singular person to convince others they can speak for the populace. However, there are moments when this relationship inverts and the …
The Rise of the Sweden Democrats: Democratic Erosion and Support for the Far-Right in Sweden
Sweden is commonly touted as one of the strongest democracies in the world; in Freedom House’s democratic assessment, they boast a 100 out of 100 score in a holistic assessment of democracy through …
Democracy vs. Disease: Rwanda’s Effective Response to COVID-19
Above the streets of Rwanda’s capital Kigali, police drones blare reminders to socially distance and wear masks. At intersections, citizens are randomly tested and placed into a government-run contact …
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How Asymmetric Polarization in the Media Ecosystem Drives Democratic Erosion
A grandfather, estranged from his family and relatives, unable to visit his grandchildren because their parents worry about his growing vitriol. A daughter who rarely visits home any longer, save for …
Social Media and Mass Mobilization in Algeria
In February 2019, Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared his intention to run for a fifth term. This message was released through state media as Bouteflika could no longer make public …
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What Makes Canadian Democracy So Resilient?
For some Americans, Canada appears to be a liberal—albeit slightly cold—utopia. While at the national level U.S. politics has fallen into dysfunction at best and downright authoritarianism at worst, …
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