Venezuela’s Democratic Paralysis Under Maduro
Maduro’s fraudulent re-election deepens Venezuela’s democratic crisis, fueling repression, economic collapse, and mass exodus. Can opposition and global pressure break his grip on power?
Why the Democrats Lost—And What It Tells Us About America’s Political Landscape
The Democratic Party’s electoral campaign was muddled by internal conflicts, demographic shifts, and a costly disconnect with working class and male voters, compounded by an anti-incumbent surge.
‘America First’: Foreshadowing Domestic Policy Under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has defied the odds to reclaim the White House. How will his revamped mandate impact the future of American environmental, economic, and immigration policy
The “State Within a State”: Hezbollah’s Rise as the Dominant Resistance Force in Lebanon
Hezbollah’s rise in Lebanon, marked by military vigour and political legitimacy, positions the group as a dominant actor in domestic and regional affairs.
Assessing Israel’s ‘Split’ Democracy Under Netanyahu
Israel exhibits several elements of a robust democracy: a solid electoral framework, a multiparty system, and freedom of the press. However, its standing as a legitimate democracy is threatened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing policies, targeting of independent institutions, and military occupation of Palestinian territories.