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Global State of Democracy 2024 - about the situation in Sweden

8 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

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...

Trump's "lawfare" corrupted and undemocratic ambitions

7 Oct 2024 2 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  TL;DR A second Trump administration could weaponize the legal system to target political opponents, undermining the rule of law and deepening political polarization. Trump has a history of using threats of prosecution as a political tool, from cal...

Christian Democrats, the far-right and anti-Muslim communication in Sweden

1 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

The following text is based on my recent article for the green-alternative-liberal paper Tidningen Syre (Newspaper Oxygen)   The Christian Democrats have long opposed liberal and progressive values, particularly during the 1970s. Back then, the party...

Meanwhile in Ladakh

1 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.03

  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...

New European Commission: Challenges and controversies regarding migration and human security

29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  TLDR    The new EU Commission’s allocation of roles has led to mixed reactions, with Magnus Brunner unexpectedly taking over the sensitive Internal Affairs and Migration portfolio. The Commission faces challenges in maintaining compliance with the...

Notes about the recent local elections in Bosnia & Herzegovina

21 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

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...

"They are eating our cats" - Trump is spreading neo-nazi extremists myths

20 Sep 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

TL;DR: Robert Tracinski critiques Donald Trump's political rhetoric, emphasizing his consistent use of fear and xenophobia. Trump's remarks about immigrants and minorities reveal a troubling alignment with white nationalist ideologies, leading to rea...

(AI) democracy development in Taiwan - the future and the challenges

19 Sep 2024 2 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

  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...

"The politics of blame" among populists as Trump

16 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  TLDR A new form of politics, led by figures like Trump and Johnson, embraces blame rather than avoiding it. By provoking controversy and antagonizing opponents, these politicians weaponize blame as a tool for support. To counter this, defenders of...

Who is policy-better? Trumps vs Harris analysis by Steve Chapman

14 Sep 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.03

  TLDR Steve Chapman's article examines Donald Trump's economic policies, contrasting them with Kamala Harris's positions. While many voters trust Trump on economic issues, Chapman argues that this confidence is misplaced. Trump's interference with...