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Bangladesh Faces Political Upheaval Ahead of January Polls
The political milieu in Bangladesh has been fraught with tension, climaxing in weeks of protests and violent clashes, casting a shadow of apprehension as...
Western democracy has failed in Africa – ex-Nigerian president
Western democracy has failed to function as a system of government in Africa because it was imposed by colonial powers, former Nigerian President Olusegun...
Political Advertising Online: a Regulation fit for Digital Democracy
The EU's regulation on political advertising online is intended to enhance transparency, but it may inadvertently threaten free speech, especially impacting grassroots political discussions....
The Rise of Netanyahu’s Far-Right Government: What Led to the Gaza-Israel Catastrophe?
In contrast to the standard narrative, the Hamas war is manna from heaven to Benyamin Netanyahu’s far-right government, which has escalated the suppression of...
Disinformation before Election: A new challenge for Democracy
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah
Democracy, as articulated by Abraham Lincoln, is characterized as a government that operates "of the people, by the people,...
Accumulation of Public Service Positions in Africa: Strategies and Implications
The governance landscape of a nation is inevitably shaped by the interplay of multifarious actors, influencing policy formulation, implementation, and, ultimately, the overall welfare...
Assessing India Under Modi: Progress, Controversies, and Global Implications
Promising change, Modi swept to power in 2014, and he has subsequently solidified his position through the use of welfare economics, a focus on...
Democracy Promotion in ASEAN: Opportunities and Limitations
After the European Union, ASEAN (Association of the Southeast Asian Nations) is fast becoming a complete and holistic political and economic union, its most...
The role of Egypt in the Xi Jinping initiative of “democratization of international relations”
Egypt and China play an effective role in enhancing cooperation on maintaining international peace and security, especially in the Middle East. Here, the Egyptian...
Democracy at Risk: The Global Challenge of Rising Populism and Nationalism
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah*
Populism and nationalism represent two discrete political ideologies; however, they may pose potential threats to democracy. Populism is a...