The End of America’s Forever War?
Just two months into his presidency, Joe Biden is faced with one of the most significant US military decisions in recent memory. In the coming weeks, Biden must decide whether More
A Democratic Crisis in India
The farmer protests in India began in August 2020 in response to the passage of three controversial laws paving the way for free-market reform in the country’s agricultural sector. Though More
Defining Democratic Responsibility During a Crisis
Central to the concept of democratic governance is the idea that the policies of the prevailing administration are legitimized only through obtaining some form of consent from the state’s citizens. More
Delayed Elections in Somalia: Brief Impasse or Constitutional Crisis?
Since February 8th, sporadic episodes of violence have unfolded in Somalia following inconclusive negotiations between the federal government and regional states about holding a presidential election. This comes after the More
Q, Conspiracy, and Corporations: How Should Democracies Confront the Fringe?
The January 6th Capitol insurrection catapulted the QAnon conspiracy theory into mainstream American media. It made clear just how strong a grip the conspiracy had taken over its devotees. In More
Uganda: The Perils of Unfree Elections
On January 14, Uganda held a general election to elect the country’s next president. The election featured incumbent President Yoweri Museveni who has ruled Uganda for over three decades, vying More
Independence Means War? The Future of Taiwan
Amid concerns that Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen may be steering the nation towards a formal declaration of independence, Beijing has recently adopted a tougher stance. On January 31st, Taiwanese authorities More
An Appraisal of Consociationalism in Lebanon
Consociationalism, a form of governance in which power is shared among the elites of various social groups, none of which form a majority, is a highly contested ideal. Though intended More
Boycotting Elections: Venezuela’s Opposition is Running Out of Options
In the midst of an ongoing humanitarian crisis, Venezuela’s legislative elections, scheduled on December 6, are rapidly approaching. This election will determine the fate of the National Assembly, the only More
Opinion: Why Modern Americans Need More Control Over Their Constitution
In 1965, US President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed Congress on the Civil Rights Movement, implying that it was an extension of the Founding Fathers’ promise in the Declaration of Independence: More