Some Pacific counties have successfully kept out COVID-19. How did they do it, and how long can they remain coronavirus free? COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019, in Wuhan, China and quickly spread across the world, resulting in a…
Felicia Szloboda is currently doing a MSc in Human Rights and Diplomacy at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Her main interests include researching the rise of ‘illiberalism’ in Europe, democratisation, human rights and international development.
Twitter: @FeliceS023
Putin: President for Life?
A controversial referendum was held in Russia from 25 June to 1 July 2020 that brings sweeping changes to the constitution, including an amendment that allows Vladimir Putin to run for two more presidential terms – which could keep him…
‘Where are you really from?’ – The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
While the social, economic and political effects of racism have been studied broadly, the psychological impact of racism has received less attention. In this article, I would like to raise awareness of the impact of racism on mental health. A…
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The EU’s Response to Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding
Hungary has undergone a significant transformation in the last decade, one that is often described as a democratic, or rule of law, backsliding. The roots of this negative development can be traced back to the landslide victory of Viktor Orbán’s…
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The COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached Africa and the UN warns of its consequences: “We will see a complete collapse of economies and livelihoods. Livelihoods will be wiped out in a way we have never seen before.” Many countries in Africa…
Backlash Against Feminism
Since the 19th century, Feminism has achieved many of its goals, including women’s suffrage, greater access to education, the right to initiate divorce proceedings, women’s right to own property, the freedom to plan their families and so on. While these…
Freedom House Report 2019: Democracy in Retreat
Every year Freedom House carries out an assessment of political rights and civil liberties around the world. Its latest report suggests that a ’13-year decline’ can be observed in global freedom. See below for some of the most important developments.…
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The Sliding Scale of Fascism and our Troubled Democracy
‘Hitler is finished, but the seeds spread by his disordered mind have firm roots in too many fanatical brains. It is easier to remove tyrants and destroy concentration camps than to kill the ideas that gave them birth and strength’.…
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Interview with a Dedicated Liberal MP from Norway
Read the latest article in our interview series with Young Liberal Politicians and meet Grunde Kreken Almeland, a young Norwegian politician for Venstre (the Liberal Party of Norway). Grunde was the deputy leader of the Young Liberals of Norway until…
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The Hungarian Opposition Celebrates: ‘We Have Taken back Budapest’
Local elections were held all across Hungary last Sunday, voters were electing mayors and assembly members for 5 years. The Budapest mayor election was particularly significant for Hungary’s opposition, which scored an incredible victory against the ruling party (Fidesz) incumbent,…
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