Tuesday, Britain’s opposition lawmakers took government to task on alleged delay in publication of report titled “Russia” on Russian interference in Brexit.
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“Dissonant Referendum Design and Turmoil in Representation”
Essay argues beyond political and social complexities of Brexit subsequent instability can be traced to humble realities of referendum question design.
Renewing democracy: how to “allow for participation without populism”
Populism erodes participation. An interesting new article examines views espoused by key experts on how to allow for participation without populism.
Boris Johnson says he will not negotiate delay with EU despite UK parliament blocking deal vote
Boris Johnson will have to ask EU to delay Brexit after Parliament blocks vote on Brexit deal. However, the British PM said he won’t negotiate a delay.
“British Parliament passes amendment to delay Brexit decision”
“The British Parliament Saturday passed a measure to delay a decision on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, dealing a blow to the British leader.”
Democratic values: “Where Americans and Europeans agree – and differ”
Results of new Pew Research Center survey in 14 EU states and USA indicate American and European values sometimes vary on key areas affecting their lives.
How Ukraine became Eastern Europe’s ‘vibrant’ democratic success
Article revisits Ukrainian democracy and its journey to prominence in Eastern Europe. The article views corruption as a major threat to Ukraine’s democracy.
Report: Giuliani Under Investigation for Possible Lobbying Violations
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is being investigated by federal prosecutors in New York for possible lobbying violations.
The Promise of 1989: What went wrong? Time for a second liberation?
Article revisits 1989 and the trajectory of global politics 30 years on, asking what went wrong, and positioning in the prospective of a second liberation.
Democratic renewal: An ideological dimension to great power competition
Scholar argues that US power is being challenged by rivals like China that are keen to replace Washington as the one to write the rules of global conduct.