Today, it is likely that anyone driving through a particularly “liberal” American neighborhood will notice yard signs that beg “Vote Harris! Save Democracy.” With the 2024 presidential election less …
UniTeam Division: Marcos-Duterte Fallout and Its Democratic Ramifications
"Uniteam has formally been dissolved and she has just become the leader of the opposition… Harry Roque, former spokesperson for Rodrigo Duterte, on Sara’s resignation from Marcos Cabinet. Rifts in …
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The Current Rise of Populism: Weaponizing Elections
Who does one think of when talking about populism and authoritarianism? The common names that come to mind are those of Hitler, Hugo Chavez, Juan Perón, Alberto Fujimori, and others. However, there …
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Hong Kong, mass protests and their fight against autocratization
In Hong Kong, an unusual kind of protesting started in 2014. Marked by singing and yellow umbrellas, quickly the young students that represented Hong Kong’s peaceful resilience against the growing …
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Covertly Culpable: The Role of Political Norms, Parties, and Legal Institutions in Democratic Erosion
It is difficult to understand why a country’s leader would erode the same system that elected him or her to power. One would assume a person would have great respect for and an immense desire to …
Nepal’s New “Press Office” Is Pressing Democracy
By now we’re all familiar with the term “fake news”. While perceptions of its magnitude and implications vary, any champion of democracy recognizes the importance of free speech and expression. And …
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