AI Could Take Over Elections & Undermine Democracy
byAutomation dramatically increases the scale & effectiveness of behavior manipulation and microtargeting techniques used in political campaigns.
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India’s Democracy Is In A State Of Decline: Here’s Why
byThe BJP’s propaganda machinery extolls Prime Minister Modi’s greatest achievement as improving India’s image on the global stage. But these sycophants don’t talk about the democratic decline in the country.
Why Do We Elect People Who Hurt Us?
byIn a society riddled with hierarchical power distribution systems, we need to examine why we elect people who hurt us.
Parliamentary Democracy, Political Parties & Elections In India
byAll the vital institutions created by the Constitution to ensure good governance have lost their vigour and vitality, autonomy and authority because pliant people are manning these vital bodies.
Why Illiberal Democracies Have Difficulty Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic
byCOVID-19 provides evidence that illiberal democracies are ill equipped to tackle crises that require protecting the lives of people.
ASEAN’s Myanmar Quagmire
byIndia supported ASEAN’s efforts to seek a peaceful resolution in Myanmar. Is ASEAN ready to shoulder this responsibility?
How To Stop Psychopaths & Narcissists From Winning Positions Of Power
byEvery government should employ psychologists to assess potential leaders & determine their suitability for power.
Myanmar’s Generals Should Be Tried for Crimes Against Humanity
byThe generals in Myanmar, architects of genocide & crimes against humanity, must pay for their crimes.
A Questionable Democracy
byIs the democratic system of the country devoid of a moral and ethical compass?
India: Striking Farmers Close Down Delhi In A Show Of Popular Democracy
byThe disjunct between the restive street and haughty state could not be more stark.
The Enemies of Democracy Be Damned!
byAmitabh Kant’s crude statement leaves us with a pertinent question: whose democracy is it anyway?
The Politics Of Hate In The “World’s Largest Democracy”
byIt would be naive to assume that AAP’s recent victory is tantamount to a rejection of Hindutva politics.
Is Religion Bad For Democracy?
byA reckoning of religion’s public role brings to light not only anti-democratic factors but potential pro-democratic forces.
A Messed Up Democracy
byInstead of claiming that we are the world’s largest democracy, we should introspect about the quality of our democracy.
Democracy In Disarray
byPolitical scoundrels–elected to the highest office through democratic means–are holding democracy to ransom.