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South Africa: 30 Years Of Democracy
In A Question of Power South African writer Bessie Head writes, “Life is such a gentle, treasured thing. I learn about it every minute....
World Wars and the Cold War: Analyzing Conflict Through P-D-R=P and F-Scale Frameworks
The 20th century saw three monumental conflicts—World War I, World War II, and the Cold War—that reshaped global power structures, ideologies, and alliances. Each...
How Press Freedom Is Eroding in the “World’s Largest Democracy”
India ranks at a dismal 161 out of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This stark ranking exposes...
Could Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) remedy US Elections?
Throughout the 2024 U.S. elections, the flaws of the traditional “first-past-the-post” (FTFP) voting system have fallen under increased scrutiny. Despite being deeply embedded in...
Myanmar: The World’s Longest-Running Conflict Needs the West
After analyzing the Burma (Myanmar) war both from abroad and on-site for 20 years, this author’s view is that ending the conflict will require...
Shackling Justice: Pakistan’s 26th Amendment and the Death of Judicial Independence
The Senate of Pakistan's recent passage of the 26th Constitution Amendment Bill has sparked significant controversy and debate within the country. This amendment, which...
Somalia’s Path to Peace Through One Person, One Vote Election
After enduring, over three decades of conflict and turmoil Somalia finds itself at a juncture in its historical journey. The nation has faced hardships—...
Egypt’s Decade of Dictatorship and Repression: A Struggle for Democracy
Over the past decade, Egypt has seen the collapse of its brief democratic experiment and a return to authoritarian rule under the leadership of...
European Populism: From Left to Right
Populism in Europe has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the fringes of political life to the heart of government...
Democratic Backlash in South Asia
South Asia, home to over 1.8 billion people and a diverse array of cultures, religions, and political systems, has long been viewed as a...