Brazil is currently facing a number of struggles. One of those struggles is that indigenous Brazilians are facing the loss of their land and threats on their lives. A series of events have garnered …
The New Populism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
To the detriment of democracy, populism has returned in force with a new face in many countries of the world, and Ukraine is no exception. (Freedom House 2018) The election of Volodymyr Zelensky to …
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Is Portugal truly on the Path to Stability? by David Christopher Couto
Since Portugal renewed it’s democracy in 1976, economic instability and government ineffectiveness have plagued the country. Leaders and government change often while progressive …
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Venezuela’s Spirit of Democracy Ended before Chavez and Maduro by Rachel Dinh-Lopez
Long before the rule of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, the democracy that began with President Betancourt began to erode. During this time the country enjoyed the rewards of an economically …
Sudan: Dictator Overthrown, Democracy is far from Near. By Cynthia Mejia
In December 2018 the Sudanese government imposed emergency austerity measures and a sharp currency devaluation. This was their way of trying to avoid an economic collapse, which was influenced by …
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Pernicious Polarization and Disappearing Centers– The Subsequent Democratic Backsliding Impact in Turkey
By Maya Ramirez Turkey these days, in particular, is one of the most socially and politically polarized societies in the world. The secular versus the religious conservatives being the most …
America, Disenfranchised: How the Electoral College Has Failed the United States
By Aaron Walters There is no doubt that recent phenomenon in the United States have fostered a greater degree of institutional reflection in which the general public is now blatantly aware that …
South Korea is Headed Toward Democracy One Impeachment at a Time by Kyle Hewitt
South Korea has been battling for democracy in their country since the late 1940s and has seen progressive movements toward a more democratic state. More recently South Korea has experienced a moment …