Divide and conquer – it is the ultimate strategy to bring downfall to a rather mighty opponent. Empires past have fallen to the same tactic; facing their ruin fragmented, alienated, and apart from one …
Democracy in Further Peril: New Autocrats in the Philippines
The Philippines has not had a scarcity of strongmen in its history—from Manuel L. Quezon, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and the most recent president, Rodrigo Duterte. Even today, we are witnessing the birth …
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American Xenophobic Populism: Stopping a Manufactured Disease
Most scholars who follow American democratic erosion begin with social polarization and attempt to find some sociological argument for it. Some thinkers, such as Kathy Cramer, argue that polarization …
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Unraveling Mexico’s Democratic Backsliding: Navigating the AMLO Presidency and the Looming Shadow of His Populism
Andres Manuel López Obrador's presidency significantly shifted Mexico's political landscape. Elected in 2018 with a promise of transformative change under the MORENA party, AMLO's tenure has been …
Make Sweden Great Again: How Can We Understand Populism in Sweden?
Sweden presents an especially interesting case in the study of democratic erosion. How does a country that scored 100/100 on Freedom House in 2023 find itself at the forefront of criticism concerning …
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Will Slovakia follow Hungary’s path?
In recent years, the Slovak political situation has been characterized by instability, polarization, corruption, and a resurgence of populist forces. The political scene has become more …
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Similar ways of Autocratization by Erdogan and Orban
Both leaders have faced criticism for actions that limit the indolence of the media, thereby constraining the free flow of salt information. Orban’s government has been accused of exerting control …
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From Populism to Restoration: Ecuador’s Political (R)evolution
In recent years, Ecuador has witnessed a complex interplay between democracy and the rise of populism, a phenomenon that has captured the attention of political analysts and scholars alike. As a …
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