-
Democracy in the 21st Century: Meaning, Crisis and the Road Ahead
Introduction: Democracy as an Ever-Evolving Idea Democracy is more than a system of governance—it is a philosophy of power, a belief that legitimate authority flows from the consent of the governed. From the city-states of ancient Greece to modern constitutional democracies, democracy has continuously evolved, adapting to social change, technological advancement, and global power shifts.…
Written by
-
The Filibuster: Why It Matters for Democracy ?
Introduction: A Parliamentary Tool Shaping the Course of American Democracy Democracy is not only about elections and leaders — it’s about rules and processes that decide how laws are made. One such process, the filibuster, has become one of the most debated features of American democracy. In recent months, it has returned to the headlines,…
Written by
-
María Corina Machado — Nobel Peace Prize 2025
Short summary: On 10 October 2025 the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” This post gives a comprehensive, sourced…
Written by
