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Posted on August 10, 2020October 14, 2020

Venezuela’s Backsliding Democracy and Its Response to a Global Pandemic

Nothing is more stressful than a global pandemic, except a global pandemic with a president that disregards the well-being of his own people. This is the reality for the people of Venezuela.

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Posted on August 10, 2020October 14, 2020

Democracy Decline in Deutschland During COVID-19

With COVID-19’s devastating impact on countries around the world, Germany’s reaction to the pandemic has had the unfortunate result of displacing democratic principles.

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Posted on August 10, 2020October 14, 2020

Power Hungary: How the Pandemic Has Been Exploited to Breakdown Democracy in Hungary

In recent years, Hungary has been slowly reverting back into its old authoritarian ways.  The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the process.  

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Posted on August 9, 2020August 17, 2020

Paradise paused: Philippines’ democracy flounders under COVID-19

While the world is plagued by the coronavirus, the Philippines is additionally sickened with corrupt leadership and complete denial of democracy.

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Posted on August 9, 2020August 17, 2020

The potential for Iranian democracy during the pandemic

Iran’s political response to COVID has been the worst across the Middle East. This is surprising because Iran in terms of GDP is one of the wealthiest countries in the region. Why has Iran failed to combat the spread of the virus and what does it mean for democracy in Iran? 

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