In 1982 term limits were imposed on the office of the President of China. They were created by Deng Xiaoping (then president of China) to prevent another Mao-style autocrat from coming …
Donald Trump’s Push to Question Election Legitimacy: Are Populist Tactics a Threat to Democracy?
What was meant to be a peaceful transition of power from the 45th to the 46th President of the United States turned into a doubting of the electoral institutions from former President Donald Trump. …
Will Brazilian Democracy Survive the 2022 Election Cycle?
In August of 2016, Brazil’s Senate successfully impeached President Dilma Rousseff based on charges of corruption. This was an impressive effort; however, does this mean that Brazil’s safeguards for …
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Pandemics and Authoritarianism: The Dangers of Covid-19 Surveillance in Russia
The Russian government has implemented extensive surveillance measures that, they say, will help combat Covid-19. The measures include the installation of 178,000 facial-recognition cameras in Moscow, …
El Salvador Strays Further From Democracy
Through the recent capture of an absolute legislative majority, the party of El Salvador's charismatic President has set in motion a power grab to dismantle the democratic institution. In recent …
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The Millennial Dictator: Creeping Autocracy in El Salvador
Two years after winning the presidential election, Nayib Bukele, the current President of El Salvador became popular in Latin America for being the “Social Media President”. As a typical …
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Cuba’s Privatization May Not Be a Step Towards Democracy
In times of crisis, governments have a responsibility of maintaining their power, the stability of their institutions, and protecting their citizens from deteriorating conditions of their livelihood. …
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Church & State: Will the Relationship Lead to a Decline in Cuba’s Authoritarian Regime?
After six decades of state-led religious suppression, the post-Castro regime brings hope to religious freedom movements and the prospect of participation of the Church in politics through multiple …