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Complexity and world patriotism

27 Jun 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Four years ago, I attended a workshop on global democracy in Berlin, organized by Democracy without Borders. One of the highlights was a film about Garry Davis, known as world citizen number 1. Davis, a former bomber pilot during World War II, chose...

Meanwhile in Thailand

22 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The prospect of becoming the Prime Minister of Thailand comes with significant challenges. The candidate must navigate the demands of the politically powerful military, satisfy junta-appointed senators, and maintain a delicate balance between relatio...

Bojo as anti-democracy

17 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The report suggests that if Boris Johnson were still a Member of Parliament, he should face a 90-day suspension for repeatedly showing contempt for the House. The committee accuses him of deliberately misleading the House and the Committee, breaching...

Technocracy vs democracy

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The erosion of democratic structures has become evident due to global challenges such as economic crises, political turmoil, and the pandemic. The responsibility of bolstering democratic commitment falls upon younger generations, who may have a prefe...

Africa and democracy

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Indices that measure democracy often overlook the opinions of citizens, focusing solely on expert evaluations. To understand the potential for democratic backsliding, a study examined public opinion data from three West African countries that have up...

Switzerland did not create decentralized democracy - decentralized demoracy created Switzerland

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Café Fédéral in Bern, Switzerland, stands out for several reasons. Its location, situated next to the Swiss National Bank and across from the Federal Palace, places it at the country's political heart. The restaurant's first-floor dining room is...

What is happening in northern Kosovo?

1 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The situation in north Kosovo has worsened, with clashes between ethnic Albanian mayors and Serb protestors resulting in injuries to NATO peacekeepers, members of Kosovo's police force, and civilians. The northern Serb population does not recognize P...

India and NGOs

23 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

A leaked report by India's Intelligence Bureau (IB) on the functioning of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India has accused several NGOs, including Greenpeace, Amnesty, and Cordaid, of hindering economic growth by campaigning against governm...

Israel and democracy - some of the current problems

21 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Israel faces ongoing political instability as it enters another round of elections, with the government falling three times in the past two years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to relinquish power to avoid corruption charges has contrib...

Some notes on Israel

20 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  While Israel has achieved social unity on the surface with a consensus on being a Jewish country, deep divisions exist based on ethnicity, religion, politics, and attitudes. These divisions have been managed through deliberative, democratic decisio...