Le Burkina Faso, un pays enclavé d’Afrique de l’Ouest, traverse depuis plusieurs années une grave crise sécuritaire. Face à la montée des groupes djihadistes et islamistes dans la région du Sahel, le pays a été secoué par des attaques … Continue reading
Category: Politics
Justice in the Rubble: Can Post-Assad Syria Break the Cycle?
When Bashar al-Assad’s regime crumbled in December 2024, the world blinked—then hesitated. The Syrian war, long viewed as a tragic stalemate, had ended not with negotiated peace but with a military collapse. As dust settled over Damascus, one question thundered … Continue reading
Can Democracy Withstand AI Misinformation?
I. Introduction
Just before the January 2024 Democratic primary in New Hampshire, thousands of voters received an unusual phone call from what sounded like President Joe Biden telling them to “save your vote for the November election.” But the call … Continue reading
When Social Media Undermines Sovereignty: A Call for Responsible Regulation
At first glance, social media appears to be democracy’s ally. It connects people across continents, empowers users to speak out, and gives activists a global platform. But behind the likes, shares, and trending hashtags lies a far more complicated and … Continue reading
Ballots or Backslide? How Mexico’s Judicial Elections Threaten Democratic Checks
This month, Mexico became the first country in the world to hold nationwide elections for judicial positions— a major shift from the long-standing previous system where Congress appointed judges. Framed as a democratic milestone by the Morena party, the reform … Continue reading
South Korean Election: Rise to Anti-Feminism and Incel Culture
Anti-feminist and incel ideologies have moved from fringe internet spaces into the heart of South Korean politics, fueled by economic frustration and gender resentment. Politicians have now weaponized male discontent, sidelined feminist discourse, and turned institutions like the Ministry of
Erasing the ‘Other’: Hindutva, Zionism, and the Global Far-Right Playbook
In recent years, the rise of Hindutva extremism in India has reshaped the country’s democratic foundations, mirroring the ethnonationalist strategies employed by Israel to justify settler-colonialism and systemic oppression. This article examines how India, long mythologized as a secular democracy, … Continue reading
Echoes of Conflict: How Sonic Warfare Reverberates Through Lebanon
Sound as a weapon. It might seem improbable at first, yet in Lebanon, countless residents have lived with the unsettling roar of overhead fighter jets, the persistent hums of drones, and the jarring crash of sonic booms for decades. Families … Continue reading
The Failure of the South Korean Martial Law
From the first days of its establishment, South Korea’s government has been haunted by political scandals that have shaken the nation to its core. Presidents once hailed as heroes of independence became symbols of corruption and authoritarian rule. What begins … Continue reading
The Rise of Conservatism and the Decline of Liberalism: A Global Shift?
An ideological shift is reshaping Western democracies. This transformation is not limited to electoral politics but extends to broader changes in governance, social values, and international relations. While much of the focus has been on Western nations, this shift has … Continue reading