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Migration and Democracy: How Remittances Undermine Dictators
Remittances provide a lifeline for recipients but endanger dictatorial regimes. A new study by Abel Escribà-Folch, Joseph Wright, and Covadonga Meseguer appearing in Princeton University Press suggests that remittances greatly undermine dictators. Here is an excerpt: In the growing body of work on democracy, little attention has been paid to its links with migration. Migration and Democracy focuses on […]
Study: Support For Populist Politics Collapsed During Pandemic
According to a new survey, support for populist politics ‘collapsed’ during the pandemic, although democracy satisfaction remained low.
How Democracy Can Defeat Autocracy
As mass protests grow, autocrats are on the defensive – but democracy’s destiny depends on leaders delivering [concrete] results.
Can The Summit For Democracy Deliver?
Although the full impact of December’s Summit for Democracy remains unclear, the gathering did serve at least two purposes.
Technology And The Global Struggle For Democracy
It’s easy to worried about the future of systems based on liberty and political action in light of the disruptive effects of new technology.
Internet Censorship Cost Global Economy $5.5 Billion in 2021
Internet blackouts, social media shutdowns, and bandwidth-throttling by governments cost the global economy $5.5 billion in 2021.
Algorithmic Personalisation And the Democratic Public Sphere
A new paper on algorithmic personalisation and the democratic public sphere focuses on why digital filter bubbles are problematic.
A Listing Of Jobs You Can Get Helping World Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy has published a list of vacancies notably relevant for persons interested in working in democracy.
Why So Many Democracies Are Floundering
President Biden acknowledges the dangers of political fragmentation which is why he aims to promote democratic values across the world.