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Japanese Election 2021: Is Japan a De Facto One Party State?

On October 31st, 2021, Japan had an emergency snap election. This election was thought to be the likely downfall of the ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Many political…

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December 7, 2021

In the Zeitgeist

Thailand’s March Towards Democracy

Protestors take to the streets (via Nikkei) In October of 2016, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died after reigning for 70 years. His son, Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, took the throne…

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November 21, 2020

In the Zeitgeist

Why the Florida Recount Could Give Us a Preview of 2020

With over a week having passed since the 2018 midterm elections, the vast majority of results have been determined, with the Democrats amassing a “blue wave” in the House…

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November 20, 2018