Nicknamed “The Bulldozer,” John Magufuli made promises throughout his campaign to attack the corruption that had plagued the public and private sectors of Tanzania for decades. Yet, only three years …
Pick a Side: Signs of Democratic Backsliding in Kenya by Gabrielle Minotti @Ohio State University
With riots, a nullified election, attempted government shutdowns of the media, a new fake president, and two powerful political leaders polarizing the country, Kenya has certainly had a dramatic past …
Understanding the Disintegration of the Dominican Republic by Melissa Ma @ Ohio State University
Early spring marks the brutality of midterms, papers and presentations for most college students. What is even more grueling is the fact that Midwesterners will often meet this new season with …
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Lebanon’s New Electoral Law Entrenches the Power of Political Elites under the Guise of Reform by Jackson Schumacher @ The Ohio State University
Lebanon is set to have its first parliamentary election in 9 years this May and with the new elections will come new electoral laws. The passage of the new electoral law was no small task and the 9 …
Democracy With a Side of Corruption: the Political Menu of Argentina by Sunder Sai @ The Ohio State University
What’s cooking in Argentina’s political kitchen? Democracy with a side of corruption is certainly featured on the menu. Here in this post I am bringing out the handy-dandy …
“Panama Papers” Show Panama’s Democracy Could Improve through Civic Engagement by Madeleine Haas @ Ohio State University
Civic engagement is a vital component of any democracy, however immature or struggling. Panama is one such young and struggling democracy. The response of citizens and government officials to the …