More: Democracy
China’s Characteristic Democracy: An Alternative to Liberal Democracy?
In the last decade, international attention has focused on the People's Republic of China, a country with a governance model officially referred to as...
The Supreme Court vs. Authoritarianism: A Battle for the Rule of Law in America
Throughout the turbulent history of American democracy, the Supreme Court has consistently served as the guardian of the Constitution and the protector of the...
Cuba’s Hunger Protests: A Reckoning with the Revolution’s Broken Promises
In March 2024, a wave of protests erupted across Cuba, with the epicenter in Santiago de Cuba, where the cries of "¡Comida y electricidad!"—food"...
The Influence and Role of Social Media in Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania nears its 2025 general elections, the event marks a crucial moment for citizens to actively shape the country’s political future. Formed through...
Trump, Musk, and the Digital Politics of Today: Technology as a Tool of Power
In this age, technology is no longer a neutral tool like it was in the past. It has now transformed into a new tool...
When Ideology Became Law
In a coastal courtroom in a mid-sized European capital, an elderly woman in a blue coat stands trial for sheltering undocumented migrants. The prosecutor...
The End of an Era: Reimagining Democracy Support for a New World
Authors: Soheila Comninos and Scott Warren*
The United States’ retreat from its historic role as a global democracy champion, accompanied by sweeping cuts to foreign...
Between Resistance and Restriction: Ukraine’s Human Rights Landscape in the Shadow of War
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has undergone a profound transformation at the intersection of national survival, democratic resilience, and human rights...
Democracy Maturity: South Korea’s Story Arc so far
Yoon Suk-Yeol, the recently impeached president of South Korea, has sparked a new and broader discussion about the resilience and maturity of South Korea's...
Is China Redefining Democracy for the Global South? A Contest of Ideas, Not Just Ideals
Every year, nearly three thousand delegates convene in Beijing for the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s grand legislative gathering. Projected as a constitutional democratic...