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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

Posted On : April 2, 2021 Published By : Owen Cotterill
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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

Posted On : March 29, 2021 Published By : Jessica Maloney
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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

Posted On : March 3, 2021 Published By : Benjamin Lawson
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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

Posted On : February 25, 2021 Published By : Thalie Emond
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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

Posted On : February 16, 2021 Published By : Peter Trombley
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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

Posted On : February 9, 2021 Published By : Mathieu Lavault
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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

Posted On : February 5, 2021 Published By : Owen Cotterill
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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

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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

Posted On : November 18, 2020 Published By : Valeria Lau
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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

Posted On : November 15, 2020 Published By : Peter Trombley

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