April 2020

Creative Activism in Chile Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

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Creative Activism in Chile “Coronavirus chills protests from Chile to Hong Kong to Iraq, forcing activists to innovate” describes how distancing measures and lockdowns during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic are affecting political protests and the form that they take. One event in particular that this article discusses are how ongoing political demonstrations in Chile have taken new forms […]

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South Africa: Gender-Based Violence During a Pandemic

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The Coronavirus Pandemic wreaked chaos over almost all global societies. Many countries are dealing with overcrowded hospitals, economic failure, and a lack of precautionary measures against the spread of the disease. The issuance of “stay-at-home” orders that most governments have instituted have proven to be successful in preventing the spread of COVID-19, but these have

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Coronavirus in India stokes religious tensions

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Religious tensions flare up in response to Coronavirus Coronavirus, either directly or indirectly, is affecting the entire world right now. Different countries are having different responses as well. Whether they are causing different politicians to unite over partisan lines, or just passing wide-ranging legislation to combat the crisis, all countries are having to react to

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South Korea Sets Precedent for other Nations Voting During COVID-19

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All countries facing elections in the year 2020 are struggling to maintain election normalcy amidst such vast uncertainties caused by COVID-19. Many countries, such as the United States or Burkina Faso will not have to make difficult decisions regarding elections until closer to November, ideally at the tail end of this global pandemic. However, not

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Can Guyana Escape the Oil Curse? First Election since Major Discovery Suggests No.

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Guyana held their first election since the discovery of massive oil reserves on March 2, 2020. With a population of 780,000, the small South American country has had to adjust to their new-found wealth and boost to the economy. (“Guyana’s Dodgy Poll”). Before the election, both major parties, the Partnership for National Unity and the People’s Progressive Party,

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As The Coronavirus Stagnates The World, South Korea Plunges Forward With Elections

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South Korea, ditching international norms during the COVID-19 pandemic, has held legislative elections to seat their 300 member National Assembly. Extensive safety measures were put in place to combat the spread of the virus, and have been internationally hailed as a mold for running elections during a viral crisis (McCurry, 2020). Although the main focus

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South Korea Holding Parliamentary Elections in the Midst of a Pandemic

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            The coronavirus pandemic has altered societies around the world, including disruptions to elections. However, South Korea is pressing ahead with its parliamentary elections, and so far, it seems as though they will be successful. They are scheduled to occur on April 15, 2020, with all 300 members of the National Assembly being elected (Kim

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