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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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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In recent years, Hungary has been slowly reverting back into its old authoritarian ways. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the process.
Continue reading “Power Hungary: How the Pandemic Has Been Exploited to Breakdown Democracy in Hungary”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.
Continue reading “Paradise paused: Philippines’ democracy flounders under COVID-19”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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