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Renaissance philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli dissected the threats authoritarian figures pose to representative government.
The ruling BJP failed to see that those who had not benefited from the country’s rapid economic growth were deeply unhappy.
Donald Trump’s reaction to his conviction provides a textbook case of demagoguery – which erodes democratic institutions and can prime an audience for violence. His followers went right along.
Chadians are bracing themselves for more years of authoritarian rule.
Americans associate with each other more online than off these days. How people interact in digital communities could have a big impact on democracy.
Donald Trump’s consistent attacks on the US justice system may have done significant damage.
Deepfakes and disinformation are on the rise as the world faces the ‘biggest election year in history’. But AI doesn’t have to spell the end of democracy.
Digital technologies can help more people to participate in building their countries’ democracies.
If the presidential election ends in a tie, then what? The winner might not even be 1 of the 2 people who tied for the most votes.
Women are constantly battling stereotypes that seek to maintain the status quo of male dominance in political spaces.
New Zealand is far from a tyranny. But there are signs its democratic institutions are not as robust as they might be – with the proposed ‘fast-track’ legislation bringing concerns to a head.
Traditional institutions represent, for many African citizens, the most immediate form of governance.
Gabon’s military ruler risks becoming the country’s third autocratic leader if he fails to generate economic growth and return the country to democratic paths.
Students have now been protesting on Australian campuses for weeks. But as the camps become more established, so, too, do concerns about student safety.
It could happen to anyone – and that’s really the point.
One-third of Americans think that “rule by a strong leader or the military would be a good way of governing their country.” Are they losing faith in democracy?
There is much to celebrate about the critical role the media have played in 30 years of democracy. But challenges remain.
Courtroom drama is drawing attention to a broader subject: Donald Trump’s approach to the media.
Fewer young South Africans are doing as well as their counterparts from 30 years ago. They are hardest hit by unemployment.
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