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THE CONCERNING TREND OF US BACKSLIDING AGGRAVATES GLOBAL DEMOCRATIC DECLINE
The currently prevailing perception of democratic retreat on a global scale contrasts starkly with the optimism surrounding democratising waves. There is growing concern about a resurgence of authoritarianism, nationalism, and geopolitical tensions, leading to a reassessment of the principles and
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IMPLICATIONS OF ‘SOCIALISM WITH CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS’ ON MEDIA, CULTURE, AND RELIGIONS
The dynamics of governance in China are profoundly influenced by the government’s approach to media management and the recent emphasis on the Sinicization of religions. These strategies play a central role in shaping the information environment and promoting cultural cohesion
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THE VIOLENCE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. In Greek, ‘demos’ is defined as ‘people’, and ‘Kratos’, ‘rule’. Yet in the world that we live in, it is a far cry from the root meaning of the word itself. Many of the
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RETHINKING POLITICAL SYSTEMS IN AFRICA
How helpful has the democratically imported praxis from Western and North American regions been to the people of the African continent? During the post-independence period, many African countries grappled with the challenge of establishing new political systems, often influenced by
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