#democracy

In the 1930s, Finland nearly fell to far-right extremism but recovered to become the world's most democratic nation. What lessons does this offer today's struggling democracies?

Modi's Israel visit reveals a troubling new pattern in global politics - elected leaders abandoning democratic values while maintaining democratic facades.

Every 60 years, American democracy undergoes dramatic reform. From the Progressive Era to the 1960s, outsider pressure and insider defection create change. Are the 2020s next?

South Korean citizens directly blocked President Yoon's martial law declaration. How crucial is citizen action in defending democracy?

Poland ousted its authoritarian government in 2023, but restoring democracy has proven messier than expected. The liberal coalition faces a catch-22: using undemocratic means to restore democratic norms.

Why restoring democracy after authoritarianism is harder than it looks. Poland's struggle with the 'illiberal trilemma' offers sobering lessons for any nation trying to rebuild.

AI marketing algorithms that know your location and preferences are being weaponized to influence public opinion on warfare. How much algorithmic influence should democracies tolerate?

Trump's second term has sparked 40,000+ protests in one year—4x more than his first term. What does this reveal about how democracies survive?

Gallup's decision to end presidential approval polling reveals a deeper crisis in measuring public opinion. As response rates plummet to 5% and traditional methods fail, what does this mean for democracy itself?

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol receives life imprisonment for his six-hour martial law attempt. What does this verdict say about democracy's resilience?

As democracies worldwide face unprecedented threats, lessons from Brazil, Finland, and others offer a roadmap for defending and rebuilding democratic institutions

In the 1930s, Finland's Lapua movement nearly toppled democracy until collective action stopped it cold. What can today's threatened democracies learn from this remarkable turnaround?