Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?
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The regime once seemed untouchable. Now anything feels possible.
Australia has been, and continues to be, remarkably resilient. But the fragile machinery of democracy needs some long overdue maintenance.
With a new, mid-cycle redistricting war raging in state after state, the media and politicians focus on which party is winning or losing seats. But are citizens winning or losing in this conflict?
Biya’s triumph might herald a ‘quiet’ resignation.
Regardless of the legal reasoning and outcomes, President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth-term bid is a loss for democracy in Côte d'Ivoire.
Campy, exaggerated and partisan, many White House social media posts target the president’s base. But the communications approach may pose a risk to democracy.
As Malagasy citizens demanded accountability, international institutions conferred legitimacy on a president with dubious democratic credentials.
Informal voting at federal elections has more than doubled since 1987. New research shows why some young people spoil their ballots.
Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce back from periods of autocratic rule?
When websites and email systems become partisan platforms, the line blurs between state and party, diluting public trust in the idea of impartial governance.
Elections in Nigeria are marked by violence. The 2027 polls risk repeating the deadly cycle.
Venezuelan opposition leader is the latest in a long list of controversial laureates.
With news of a proposed merger between Seven West and Southern Cross, media laws are back in the spotlight, and so too are the glaring holes in the regulations.
The former FBI director’s indictment breaks a principle that has protected American democracy for 50 years.
Paul Brereton’s ongoing conflict of interest woes threaten public trust in the National Anti-Corruption Commission. He urgently needs to change tack.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s decision to step down follows decades of disruption to politics in France.
When voters know more about candidates and their policies, and when the issues are more relevant, local democracy thrives.
Whether left or right, practising the politics of cancellation is always a mistake. Inclusion is always the antidote and the best method of problem-solving.
A proposed law change would criminalise protests near private residences. But laws against disruptive or violent protest already exist, so what’s the point?
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Senior Lecturer in Democracy Studies, University of Canberra
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Professor of Politics, University of Sydney
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Assistant researcher, University of Sydney
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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Adjunct professor, Charles Sturt University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Visiting Scholar with the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Associate Researcher, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of East Anglia
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Nonresident Research Fellow, Rice University
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand