Democracy and Its Alternatives

Exploring the ups and downs of democracy around the globe.

When is it worth sacrificing personal liberties for the good of the community?

How do constitutions, laws that govern the implementation of other laws, differ from one nation to another?

Exploring the history of the modern state, tracing back to feudalism and the Treaty of Westphalia.

Exploring the topic of nationalism through a select few case studies.

Exploring the theories of political thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Luc Rousseau.

What restrictions on voting are compatible with a liberal democracy?

Exploring democracy by examining its most significant flaws.

The question is whether a presidential or parliamentary democracy is more stable.

In order to conduct the survey, three voting methods must be employed: plurality voting; two-round voting; and ranked and secret ballot voting.

Understanding the role of political parties in elections and policymaking.

Focusing on federations in the context of governance, law, and practice.

Exploring the constitutions and courts of the United States and Japan, as well as other countries around the globe.

Learning more about how central banks operate and the power they have.

Examine the functioning of a renowned form of government by exploring the dynamics of a dictatorship.

The development of authoritarianism raises the question of whether it is possible to anticipate the emergence of a dictator.

Examining the concept of state failure, its causes and consequences, as well as the potential risks associated with failed states.

Exploring the concept of humanitarian intervention and the various alternatives available to prevent catastrophe.

Exploring topics such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Resource Curse, Colonialism, and the Economy of Trust.

Exploring the clash between globalization and protectionism around the world.

Finding out what makes the European Union special and what makes it mysterious.

How can an institution as powerful as a government be held accountable for its actions?

Politics necessitates collective action, but this is a challenging task to accomplish.

Reviewing the current state of democracy in the United States and around the world.