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29 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR. The article "Learning from the Youth" from the Asia Democracy Chronicles highlights a remarkable trend in South Asia: the active role of young people in defending democracy, especially as opposition parties and civil society groups struggle und...
28 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Drawing parallels between Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlights how both leaders leverage populism, fear, and institutional control to advance authoritarian agendas. Erdoğan's consolidation of power in Turkey, u...
23 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
A few months ago, I came across a tweet from General Roméo Dallaire, which immediately caught my attention. It had been years since the last time I read something about him. Seeing his name again stirred something deeper within me. The twee...
23 Oct 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The 2024 U.S. presidential election will be determined by seven key swing states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have paths to the White House. Still, each must win...
21 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Donald Trump's behavior and rhetoric during and after the 2020 election exemplify a direct challenge to democratic norms, specifically the peaceful power transfer. His refusal to concede defeat, baseless legal claims of electoral fraud, and inc...
8 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR International IDEA's Global State of Democracy 2024 report shows a worrying global trend: elections have significantly eroded, and democracy is in decline in almost half of the 173 surveyed countries. The decline of voter turnout and de...
1 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Ladakh, now a Union Territory of India without a legislature, faces rising demands for statehood and democratic representation. Local communities are uniting to seek statehood and constitutional safeguards to protect their land, culture, and...
29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 6 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Arch Puddington argues that the GOP's shift from a pro-democracy, internationalist stance to a more isolationist outlook, combined with rising global autocracy, threatens democracy worldwide. He warns that internal divisions and the GOP's retre...
21 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The upcoming 2024 local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina face serious concerns, including voter fraud, democratic deficits, political manipulation, and foreign interference. With key races in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar, these elections...
19 Sep 2024 2 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Audrey Tang envisions a future where AI enhances democracy by improving transparency and citizen participation. Her vision emphasizes safeguarding against cyber threats, fostering participatory democracy through digital platforms, and maintai...
