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The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy
Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.
The Impact Of COVID-19 On European Democracy
Elections in Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, to name a few, have all faced challenges in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Olympics Are a Bureaucracy, Not a Democracy
The Olympic Games are adored by all. Except when you’re in the middle of a pandemic as the host nation, Japan’s conundrum.
The Political Ideologies Don’t Serve Us Anymore
Political ideologies no longer serve any purpose. The democracy refugees are on the road towards autocracy while the earth is suffering from a high fever.
Would People in Mainland China Choose Democracy If They Could?
How much do people in non-democratic countries like China want to live in a democracy during, and possibly after, the pandemic?
How AI Algorithms Can Influence People’s Voting Decisions
New research shows that people’s voting decisions or preferences for future romantic partners can be influenced by AI algorithms.
The Role Of AI In Democratic Processes
AI-powered democracy is being investigated by researchers at the University of Geneva, with Swiss being asked to set boundaries.
How Authoritarian Vestiges Haunt Young Democracies
Most new democracies have vestiges of the old authoritarian regimes, such as successor parties, constitutions, and subnational enclaves.
Small Scale Use Of Sortition In Governments Picks Up Steam
Sortition was crucial to Ancient Athens’ democracy, but stayed largely unknown in recent history until the recent surge in interest.