By Jeff Fischer August 30 is the 20th anniversary of the voting in East Timor for the country’s independence from … More
Author: Democracy & Society
Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy after Essebsi
By Daniel Brumberg Reprinted, with permission, from the Arab Center D.C. To access the original, click here. The passing of … More
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Are you a professor, student, or professional who often ponders democracy, governance and society? Do you have a critical perspective … More
Why Kashmir Should be Reframed as an Environmental Conflict
By Hashim Pasha At its heart, the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan is an environmental conflict, one centered primarily … More
The Case for Cutting Black Budget Appropriations
By Jared Kelly The United States can improve budget transparency and reduce interstate inventions by declassifying the Department of Defense … More
Conspiracism and the Rise of Post-Truth Politics
by Gabriel Hearn-Desautels In the United States, presidential announcements are replete with claims that the liberal media is secretly attempting … More
Why Trump’s “National Emergency” Threatens Democracy
Photo: President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Phoenix, AZ. Source: Gage Skidmore By Avram Reisman On Friday, President Trump … More
Civility, Conflict, and Democracy
By Avram Reisman Recently, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib faced a barrage of criticism from pundits and the media for her plans … More
Freeing Burundi’s Vote: The Necessity of an Independent Legislature
Pictured: Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza speaks to the media after casting his vote at the constitutional referendum in Buye, north … More
Happy Thanksgiving! Catch up on what people are reading.
It turns out that yesterday was not the busiest air travel day of the year in the United States. Neither … More
