The Role of Discourse in Increased Voter Turnout
Discourse, or the process by which ideas are conveyed, is often understood to be a top-down process. As Michel Foucault famously argued, discourse functions as an instrument for elites to More
Pettit and the GTH: How Ideal Democracies Can Navigate Institutional Obstacles
The question of government responsiveness stands at the heart of political ideals that have been set out in liberal democratic constitutions globally. In fact, the Greek translation for the word More
In-Depth: The Re-Emergence of the City-State and the Obsolescence of Nationhood
Throughout the past three and a half centuries, the nation-state has grown to become the principle level of political organization and governmental legitimacy. However, prior to the Peace of Westphalia More
Understanding the Current Age of De-Democratization
Much of the contemporary political rhetoric proliferating throughout much of the historically democratic world has been described widely as a populist wave; initially manifesting itself through the Brexit referendum, Trump’s More
Plans for Annexation: An Unprecedented Blueprint for an Undemocratic Future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex much of the Jordan valley has yet to be drafted, however, if implemented, the plan could have far reaching consequences for the More
The Historical Significance of Black Lives Matter Iconoclasm
Throughout the past month, the world has watched protestors flood the streets of every continent demanding justice for Black victims of American police brutality. In this recent surge of mass More
Religious Rituals During COVID-19 Mark Shift Away From Dogmatism
The North American response to the coronavirus crisis is currently in a phase of commercial and public reopening. Throughout the continent, retail locations and public parks are reopening through exclusive street More
How COVID-19 Has Transformed Unresponsive Policymaking: The American Context
The societal consequences and international reach of the novel coronavirus have tasked politicians to reimagine policy in a manner centred around public safety. The slogan propagated throughout social media, which More
The Sustainable Corporatism Underlying Emirati Urbanization
Over the past fifteen years, the United Arab Emirates have embraced a novel approach to urban development. This approach is based on the promotion of renewable energy infrastructure and sustainably More
Brexit’s Immigration Points Plan: A Precarious Combination of Ideology and Practicability
As of January 31st, Brexit has officially been ratified, through the joint acceptance of the withdrawal agreement between the European Union and Britain. Britain has therefore formally exited the European More