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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...
Two Negatives Make a Positive? Nigerien Coup and the Question of Inter-Junta Recognition’s Legitimacy
On 26 July 2023, the military of Niger detained President Mohamed Bazoum and announced a coup d’etat. The country, located in the African region...
Arab Winter? What Arab Winter?
Protesters in Syria, Bahrain, Libya, Iran, and Israel are dashing autocratic and authoritarian hopes of a prolonged winter.
In response, Arab autocrats are scrambling to...
Guterres: Coups only make crises worse
Highlighting the “succession of military coups” unfolding across Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday emphasized the need for durable democratic governance and the...
Russia’s Revolutionary Echoes: Is Another Upheaval on the Horizon?
After unsuccessful Russian blitzkrieg in Ukraine, lingering questions persist about the possibility of a political crisis unfolding in Russia. While numerous experts entertained the...