Many in the West have applauded the annulling of the first round of the presidential election, won by a Moscow-friendly candidate, but even his critics say it raises troubling questions about Romanian democracy.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Five Books That Explain the Chaos of 2024
And one to read for fun.
What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Takes Stand in National Security Trial
Jimmy Lai, who is charged with national security offenses, testified that his newspaper “carried a torch to the reality” of people’s desire for freedom in the city.
Mexico’s New President, Claudia Sheinbaum, Faces First Major Crisis
A confrontation between the judiciary and the governing party will test Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership and offer a window into how she will wield power.
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.
Democracy Struggles in an Era of Mistrust and Upheaval
The Athens Democracy Forum last week explored the world’s schisms in the face of threats from technology and shifts in the world order.
A Filmmaker Focuses on Climate and Democracy
In his next documentary, Michael P. Nash takes on A.I. and how it might be used to address environmental issues.