The world is ending. This is the thought that went through the minds of many Americans this past summer. It was a tumultuous period, filled with civil unrest, uncertainty about public health, and …
Democratic Dilemmas: Democracy in Mexico by Ryan Smith
For democracy to thrive, its major parts must be balanced, and its citizens must be educated. For democracy to thrive, it must be protected. Mexico faces a dilemma: an eroding democracy. …
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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 …
Polarization: Does It Have to End Badly?
The Case of Chile North and south. Black and white. Up and down. Opposites do not always attract, and this is especially true in politics. Polar opposites typically leave no room to budge. Yet when …
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Anti-Immigration Rhetoric and its Threat to Dutch Democracy
Some threats to democratic health might not be as blatant as one might think. Rather they could accompany regular developments such as a country’s immigration status. In recent years the Netherlands …
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Democratic Erosion in Norway: Treating a Cancer Before it Spreads
The Scandinavian countries have historically been some of the most robust and fruitful democracies of modern times. Each nation ranks high in many metrics of human development as well. They …
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America’s Acceptance of Populism
On June 16, 2015, the landscape of American politics and democratic norms would drastically change when former reality TV star, and soon to be 45th President, Donald Trump formally announced his run …
3 Presidents, 7 Days: What’s the Impact on Peruvian Politicians and Voters? By Sophie Russinoff
It seems Peruvians hate corrupt politicians, but love voting for them. Although corruption investigations and reform are normally seen as a positive democratic mechanism, they can also cause …