The barbaric war in Ukraine seems to have a silver lining - the Russian aggressor has become a catalyst for European states to reevaluate their democratic standing and commitment to EU values. …
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine: How Russia Uses Conflict to Dissolve Democracies
As of February 21 2022, Russia has once again invaded and occupied areas in sovereign Ukraine. What is known thus far about this particular invasion is that it occurred after Russia recognized …
Targeted by All Sides and Caught in the Crossfire, Journalism Has Become Yemen’s “Death Career”
This month, the International Federation of Journalists along with the Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate have launched a campaign to draw international attention to the arrest and detainment of four …
Democractic Erosion in the West Bank
Since the 1967 War Israel has had control over the West Bank and the Palestinian community that resides within it. Due to the lack of civil liberties and human rights for Palestinian people the West …
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The Peace Deal in Colombia: Undemocratic Action Can Lead to Democratic Consolidation by Dakota Fenn @ Brown University
Colombia has seen an upward trend in democracy according to Freedom House scores, and much of its recent progress can be attributed to a reduction in conflict stemming from the peace agreement with …
