Decades of Treaty scholarship have failed to arrive at a consensus about its meaning and purpose. Dispensing with various mistaken interpretations would improve the chances of productive discussion.
Sanctions have failed to prevent Myanmar’s military from obtaining hardware.
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Generative AI is everywhere, including licensed software tools that news media use for their work. Everyone needs to learn more about these features, their risks and benefits.
A woman celebrates after the final result was announced in the Irish referendum to liberalize abortion laws in May 2018. The referendum followed an Irish citizens’ assembly on the issue.
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Seána Glennon, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
As Canada’s nearest neighbour grapples with serious attacks on democracy, a fresh approach to citizen engagement in Canada is an exciting prospect, worthy of serious consideration.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele looks set to be reelected.
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Mass arrests and the suspension of constitutional rights have been a feature of President Nayib Bukele’s tenure. A fresh mandate from voters will likely entrench his hardline approach.
Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.
Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, arrives at the seat of government in Buenos Aires, accompanied by his sister Karina, on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Some aspects of Argentine President Javier Milei’s programme resemble the far right, but others do not. Without excluding him from this movement, we should recognize there are differences.
A protest against the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
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Good governance is the missing link in Nigeria’s democratic experience since 1999.
Michigan’s redistricting commission consists of ordinary citizens with no special qualifications. A court has disapproved their initial effort.
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As Liberia experiences yet another transfer of power, military neutrality in domestic politics, war fatigue and desire for reconciliation have been identified as reasons for sustained peace.
New statistics show a spike in the amount of journalists jailed in the country. To protect its democracy, Israel needs to be transparent about why members of the media are arrested.
Volunteers register voters in Santa Fe, N.M.
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In 2024, more than 40% of the world’s population is eligible to vote in an election. The scale is unprecedented, but not all elections are made equal. What will it mean for democracy?
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has retained government, but it wasn’t a straightforward race. The campaign revealed much about Taiwan’s changing politics.
Ecuador looks set to entrust its anti-gang fight to the military.
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Widespread violence tied to Ecuadorian drug gangs has left the country looking at a draconian response.
Supporters of Issue 1, which would codify reproductive rights, including abortion, in the Ohio Constitution, cheer election results on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Election year 2024 will see citizen initiatives on the ballot across the country, some focused on abortion rights. But there’s a growing trend of lawmakers altering initiatives after they have passed.