A successful representative democracy is dependent on the expression of the citizens’ interests and views in society through “popular sovereignty”. This idea is the foundation of any working democracy …
Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan Presidency By Luis Sierra
In Venezuela, President Nicholas Maduro has managed to remain in power even as the country continues through protests and a worsening economic crisis. Even after Juan Guiado the opposition leader …
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The Varying Difficulties of Constitutional Modification: A Threat or Benefit to Democracy? By Ian Henson
Constitutions are widely recognized as a critical or essential component to a well-functioning democracy. Although many would agree that the U.S. Constitution is not a perfect document, it has existed …
Chronicle of a Crisis Foretold: Chavez playbook on the current Venezuelan crisis. By David Ardila
The Venezuelan regime has essentially run out of vocal supporters in the international scene. A decade ago, several prominent public figures and politicians praised and defended the Chavez regime as …
International Support for the Opposition Provides Hope for Venezuelan Democracy by Kimberly Stewart
The recent stand-off in Venezuela between the authoritarian Maduro regime and the opposition movement has sparked discussion about whether or not the opposition will manage to restore democracy since …
Venezuela vs. United States: Who’s Really in Control? By Brynn Kooyenga
On the three-year anniversary of the former Venezuelan President’s, Hugo Chávez, death I attended a discussion lead by the Massachusetts Peace Action organization at the Community Church of Boston. …
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Authoritarians Fight to the Death by Gwenyth Szabo
Authoritarians do not just cling to power, they fight for it until their very last breath. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is one of the many authoritarians currently ruling, and with elections coming …
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American Protectionism and Democratic Erosion by Ra’Shad Johnson @Georgia State University
The truth is the United States has never been a truly free trade country, that is allowing other countries free access to US trade markets. However, recently the United States has drafted legislation …
