Richard W. Clary from Harvard Law School examines the following questions: Is “democracy” in fact under attack, and if so, what are the causes of those attacks and what can be done to reinvigorate the democratic ethos?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine produced a mixed diplomatic response from Africa. This article explores the reasons why Africa did not vote as a bloc to condemn the Russian invasion and asks if Africa will be drawn into a new version of the old Cold War. How can that be avoided and what measures should the West take to revamp and refresh its relationships with Africa at a time when the international order is rapidly changing?
Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia, analyses why major Western countries like the United States have witnessed a crisis in democracy, emphasising the role of the electoral system and the media (especially Fox News).
In this lecture, Angana P. Chatterji discusses the Modi-led government’s policies configuring a Hindu nationalist state in India.
This lecture, by professor Pedro Fortes, provides an overview of democratic crisis in South America, focusing on stresses, and examining emerging issues in contemporary context. An empirical mapping of democracy in South American countries and theoretical discussion are provided.
This article examines the reasons behind the challenge of democracy in Africa and the sources of democratic potential in the continent. In addition, it conducts a mapping of democracy in the region in terms of constitutional endurance and implementation.
