Republicans love to talk about freedom. They wrap themselves in the American flag, spouting off about personal liberty and the dangers of big government. They want to slash regulations, lower taxes, and get Washington out of people’s lives until, of…
Continue reading The Hypocrisy of the GOP: Small Government for Some, Tyranny for Others
The February 28, 2024, Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was supposed to reinforce U.S. commitment to global security and economic cooperation. Instead, it turned into an unfiltered diplomatic fiasco,…
On 9 December 2024, Arthur Wu, a member of the IFLRY Asia Program, traveled to Bangkok to meet and interview Netiwit (Frank) Chotiphatphaisal. He is an aspiring and rising Thai student political activist who aims to create a liberal democratic…
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By Lizi Basilaia and Luka Avazashvili This article is the first in a series examining Georgia’s political and social turmoil under the governance of the Georgian Dream Party. It traces the party’s journey from its initial promise to its current…
Since 2016, Türkiye has enacted numerous laws and regulations that severely restrict press freedom and curtail citizens’ freedom of expression. One such measure is the so-called “disinformation law,” adopted in 2022, which the current government has used to detain many…
Continue reading Shrinking Civic Space in Türkiye: The Proposed “Agent of Influence” Law
The Syrian Revolution: From a Dream of Freedom to a Fierce Battle for Survival In March 2011, the Syrian revolution ignited as a spark against a decades-long authoritarian regime led by Bashar al-Assad. Rooted in years of oppression, corruption, and…
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Hoy en día, la posibilidad de expresarse libremente se presenta no solo como un derecho básico, sino como una condición necesaria para el desarrollo democrático y la justicia social en el país.Las voces que piden libertad no solo buscan el…
Continue reading Bolivia en Silencio: Desafío a la Libertad de Expresión
Not all Latin American countries enjoy a democratic and free electoral system that ensures high levels of competition and a variety of candidates. However, as we strive to achieve this, it becomes essential to develop sound criteria for selecting our…
Continue reading How to Choose an Authority? A Manual for Latin Americans
We intuitively know that connecting young liberals from all over the world is meaningful. But we should ask ourselves, why do we, as young liberals, travel across the globe to meet in a conference room? One might attempt to answer…
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Introduction The Russian war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has evolved into a prolonged and brutal conflict with far-reaching consequences. Initially sparked by Russia’s large-scale invasion, the war has seen intense battles across multiple fronts, devastating civilian populations,…
Continue reading The Current State of the Russian War Against Ukraine: A Brief Update
