Tag: Democracy
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An attempt to write a balanced account of what is happening in Catalonia
Photo via eldiario.es There are multiple accounts of what is happening in Catalonia. While Spanish media and politicians spread different versions of what is occurring, international media report the events with more or less accuracy. We live in a dystopian world. The Catalan case evinces this reality. While some in the Spanish government claim that…
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Ghana Politics 101 – Elections Contextualized
On Wednesday, December 7th, Ghana will once again celebrate democratic elections. Ghana is usually hailed as the star of Africa or Africa’s most peaceful and stable country. Since 1992, the country has enjoyed substantial levels of political peace and stability. Yet as elections approach, tensions arise and there is a sense of uncertainty in the…
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