More: Democracy
Don’t Believe the Media or the Jihadists: Syria’s Transition Could Get Ugly
Syria’s Transition: The Media Sideshow
The lightning rod offensive that toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad invoked memories of the trajectories that manifested when dictators...
The Fall of Assad Sparks Hope for Myanmar
The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has sent shockwaves across the global political landscape, reigniting discussions about authoritarian resilience and the...
Security and economic woes plague West Africa, as key elections loom
West Africa and the Sahel continue to grapple with a confluence of political, security and humanitarian crises as countries prepares for pivotal elections in...
Silencing the Truth: The Global Fight to Protect Journalists
Journalists play a vital role in keeping societies informed and holding power to account, yet their safety and freedom are increasingly under attack. From...
The Growing Dynamics of Military Coups in Africa
Authors: Tejvir Bawa & Anmol Rattan Singh
Democracy has been believed to be the best way forward to ensure equal development and harmony among nation-states....
From Georgia with Malice: Russia’s Blueprint for State Capture
Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections offered a front-row seat to the erosion of democratic values. As a long-term election observer for the International Republican Institute...
Syria: A Revolution for Justice and a Call for Global Responsibility
Syria, a nation cradled in the cradle of civilization, finds itself at the heart of a tumultuous transformation. From its rich history as a...
President Yoon Suk-Yeol Coup Attempt in South Korea Shows Sad State of Civil-Military Relations
Civil-military relations form the bedrock of stability and democratic governance in any nation. South Korea, with its robust democratic framework and history of military...
Rule of Law or Rule of Favor? The Biden Clemency Debate
Authors: Himani Agrawal and Nandini Bhatnagar*
On December 1, 2024, when United States President Joe Biden made the executive decision to pardon his son, Hunter...
The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century – Book Review
Moisés NaÃm’s book titled The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats are Reinventing Politics in the 21st Century, examines the way autocratic leaders use democratic...