Tag: political science
The storming of the Brazilian parliament: borderline experiences of a democracy
The parallels are as astounding as they are frightening: a president who has been voted out of office and has never taken basic democratic values so seriously incites his base…
Congressional elections were a ‘good day for democracy’
Joe Biden The US President indicates that he wants to stand for re-election in 2024. (Photo: Bloomberg) Washington US President Joe Biden has called the midterm elections a “good day…
American democracy is threatened with neglect
Storming the Capitol The essence of a democracy – a peaceful transfer of power – is no longer a matter of course in the USA. (Photo: Reuters) What’s wrong with…
Capitol Storm Hearing – Trump just keeps lying
hearing The investigative committee in the United States is examining whether ex-President Donald Trump has instigated a coup d’etat. (Photo: IMAGO/UPI Photo) Parliamentary committees of inquiry serve the self-purification of…
The Putin model is gaining popularity
Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin (r.) According to Bertelsmann, freedom of expression has continued to decrease in many autocracies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Putin model is not the exception, but…
The Putin model is gaining popularity
Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin (r.) According to Bertelsmann, freedom of expression has continued to decrease in many autocracies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Putin model is not the exception, but…
In search of the strong republic
Search for the strong republic Western democracies are facing major challenges. (Photo: Mauritius Images ) Factors such as timing or deal skill are part of democracy. Frank-Walter Steinmeier benefited greatly…
Plea for a value-based foreign policy
US President Joe Biden recently invited to the “Summit for Democracy”. Indeed, the struggle for the rule of law, for freedom of the press, expression and assembly across national borders…
Plea for a value-based foreign policy
US President Joe Biden recently invited to the “Summit for Democracy”. Indeed, the struggle for the rule of law, for freedom of the press, expression and assembly across national borders…
Biden’s offensive for democracy divides the world
Berlin, Brussels Joe Biden chose the title with care: When the US President welcomes the heads of government from around 110 countries to a video conference on Thursday, he does…
Biden’s offensive for democracy divides the world
Berlin, Brussels Joe Biden chose the title with care: When the US President welcomes the heads of government from around 110 countries to a video conference on Thursday, he does…
“Joe Biden is in danger of failure”
Düssel Even as a young researcher, Francis Fukuyama drew attention to himself with an almost daring thesis. The American political scientist postulated nothing less than the “end of history” and…