South Korea is one of the first nations to hold its elections following the outbreak of the Corona Virus. Logistically, the government had to maneuver around obstacles caused by the virus to ensure that all 44 million eligible voters would be able to carry out their civic duties (Kim, 2020). Separate polling areas were […]
The Impact of COVID-19 A Global Crisis The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created a global health emergency that now affects millions of people. It has turned the world on its head and made thousands lose their jobs, their freedom of movement, and even their lives. Many governmental measures to combat the pandemic across the
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The world has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which made its first appearance in Wuhan, China, before spreading to other parts of the world. This has led to the majority of the world’s nations imposing some form of lockdown to combat this virus. It has led to postponements of the Olympics in Tokyo, the
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It is no question that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is the biggest news story in circulation as it has altered the living habits of practically everyone around the world in one way or another. With many countries essentially shutting down in attempt to slow the spread of this virus which there is currently no vaccine
The novel coronavirus may have just accomplished something that millions of dollars-worth of weaponry, hundreds of thousands of dead, and five torturous years failed to do. Citing humanitarian concerns, Saudi Arabia and Yemeni rebels have recently agreed to a two-week cease-fire brokered by the U.N. that is thought to herald a Saudi withdrawal from the
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The current coronavirus pandemic has continued to delay political contests whether it be primaries in the United States or national general elections such as in the United Kingdom and France (Hollingsworth and Seo, 2020). South Korea, a country with over 10,500 confirmed cases, has decided to hold their regularly scheduled election while ensuring compliance with social
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In addition to its significant economic and public health burden, the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on political and electoral processes around the world. In particular, the pandemic has posed many challenges to elections planned for the spring and summer, and has led to major changes in how elections will be run.
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Throughout the last few years, Hungary has been becoming a more nationalist, authoritarian country. The country is dominated by a single party, Fidesz, and has been in a downward spiral, with the organization Freedom House giving them diminishing scores for the past 14 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prime minister Viktor Orbán has dissolved the
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On April 11th, President Nicos Anastasiades of the Republic of Cyprus decided to provide medicines and protective gear to the Turkish Cypriot community at the request of their leader, Mustafa Akinci (Xinhua). This emergency aid provided by the Republic of Cyprus will help the estranged Turkish Cypriot community to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement
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