Politics
How did El Salvador go from a democracy marked by violence, corruption, and institutional distrust to a highly centralized political model built around security and widespread public support for President Nayib Bukele?
When Nayib Bukele took office in 2019, he inherited a country exhausted by fear.
For years, fear in El Salvador took man…
By Lissette Mondragón
Politics
What happens to a society when security becomes the central pillar of political legitimacy, but fear, self-censorship, and exile begin shaping everyday life for those who criticize the system?
The fear did not disappear in El Salvador. According to journalists, lawyers, activists, and human rights defenders, it …
By Lissette Mondragón
Politics
Can Europe develop a strong, independent military force capable of deterring threats like Russia if the U.S. shifts its focus elsewhere?
For the first time since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949, European leaders are serious…
By Allana Haynes
Politics
How does the U.S.-China relationship affect countries during a global health crisis?
In this new era of geopolitical instability, the decisions made by the U.S. and China to compete, instead of cooperating…
By Joshua Mayfield
