Love is Now Law: How the Cuban Revolution was Finally Extended to Everyone
This September, in a historic societal and political shift, Cubans overwhelmingly voted to ratify arguably the most progressive family code in the world.
Tag: Democracy
A “Developmental Opportunity” for Africa
Post-pandemic populism is an opportunity for African leaders to implement a previously repressed state-directed economic development approach while upholding the virtues of democracy, including equity and justice.
Gambians Deserve an Equitable Post-Pandemic Society
Clearly, the economic and democratic problems that The Gambia faces in this nearly post-pandemic environment are significant. What are some possible solutions?
Tunisia Makes History with First Female Prime Minister in the Arab World
Given the task of forming the new government, Bouden’s cabinet includes twenty-five members including nine women aside from the Prime Minister, marking hope for a social change in women’s rights in Tunisia as well as for the Arab world.
Politics from Exile – An Interview with Mu Sochua
What shone clear throughout was an image of a deeply principled individual, someone committed primarily to value-driven political action over accession to political power.
Haiti’s Political Crisis: How Constitutional Dispute is Fueling Conflict and Instability
President Moïse’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 16th marked the first official recognition of the political crisis which swept over Haiti at the start of the year. Escalation of the crisis over recent months has led to widespread civilian protests, increasingly violent repression by the Haitian National Police (PNH), a surge in crime rates across the country, and a destabilisation of authority.
Stifling Dissent: The Regulation of Internet in India
The decline of political and civil liberties has accelerated since Modi's re-election in 2019. During this time, authorities have increased regulation of, and access to, online spaces as a means to control political discourse and stifle dissenting voices.
The Myanmar Coup: An Interview With A Myanmar Citizen
To get a better sense of this incident on the ground, Catalyst interviewed a 28-year old Burmese citizen living in Yangon.
QAnon and the Threat Conspiracy Poses to American Democracy
In the US imagination, conspiracy theories have been contrived as harmless efforts to explain the unknown. But the power conspiracy theories carry has been made evident by the emergence of QAnon.
A Glimpse of Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: A Hard Road to Democracy
A future of a fully democratized Myanmar might still be distant, but with politicians like Aung San Suu Kyi, gradually improving of economic competitiveness, improved civil rights protections, and a growing civic consciousness, Myanmar’s road to democracy is by no means out of reach.