The rewriting of World War II history by Russian President Vladimir Putin through his memory laws has set the stage for his war in Ukraine.
Webinar: Analysis On Women’s Political Participation In Africa
The webinar will discuss the situation of women in politics in Africa, as well as what it means to be a woman in politics on the continent.
Hungary Elections Are A Referendum On Illiberal Democracy
As leader of Hungary, Viktor Orbán has thumbed his nose at EU values. Elections in April will test [if] Hungarians want his “illiberal democracy.”
Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport
Despite Switzerland looking into allegations of corruption in FIFA and IOC which it hosts, and despite improvements, problems remain.
Burkina Faso Junta Sees Return To Democracy Within 3 Years
Following a coup in January 2022, Burkina Faso’s military leader signed off on a three-year return to democracy on Tuesday.
On Unexpected Paths To Democratization
So many episodes of democracy begin with a period of elite political violence, which has nothing to do with democratization, expert.
Latest Moves in the Ohio Redistricting Fight
On January 12, 2022 the Ohio Supreme Court concluded that the General Assembly’s redistricting plans violated Ohio’s Constitution.
Texas Throws Out Thousands Of Ballots Under New Laws
The [Texas anti-voter law] is accomplishing its goal of making it more difficult for voters to vote and access the ballot box.
Arbitrary Detentions of Russian Anti-War Protesters
In Russia, Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unpopular. Russian authorities, as expected, are cracking down on anti-Ukraine war demonstrators.
Why Autocracies Don’t Make Economies Great
China’s impressive economy is misleading. The fact, however, is that autocracies generally do not generate great economies.