The Study of CyclesAuthored by Guy Beaujouan (1961) Translated from L’Histoire et ses Méthodes (Vol.XI of the Encyclopédie de la Pléide) Published :May 24, 2024&b… Read More

Editorial introduction Below is reproduced, with permission from the Estate of Christopher Hitchens (to whom I express my gratitude), the final chapter of Hitchens’s classic freethi… Read More

Introduction The Democracy Movement is a testament to the enduring human desire for freedom and self-determination. Emerging in response to oppressive regimes and authoritarian rule, this mo… Read More

Introduction A significant development in contemporary Egyptian history was the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, sometimes referred to as the January 25 Revolution. It represented the peak of years… Read More

By Nikos MottasThis February marked the tenth anniversary since the so-called “Euromaidan” events in Ukraine and the subsequent coup d' etat which, backed by the US and the EU, l… Read More

From Dictatorship To Democracy From Dictatorship To Democracy From Dictatorship to Democracy, A Conceptual Framework for Liberation is a book-length essay on the generic problem of… Read More

This story was originally co-published by Grist and The Public Source, and is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. For the second year in a… Read More

Choosing the right dissertation topic is a pivotal step in the journey of every history student. A compelling dissertation not only showcases your expertise but also adds to the collective u… Read More

Introduction In a world characterized by its ever-shifting power dynamics, the concept of holding the heart of a tyrant takes center stage. It is a phrase that encapsulates the intricate web… Read More

AT the last count, seven African countries had recently fallen back into military dictatorship after some experimentation with the democratic model of governance. With the exception of Gabon… Read More

In the digital age, the power of a tweet cannot be underestimated. A mere 280 characters can spark revolutions, foster unity, and even alter the course… Read More

Today’s links The surprising truth about data-driven dictatorships: No autocrat is more powerful than GIGO. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2003, 2008, 20… Read More

Thousands of demonstrators in Egypt’s Tahrir Square demanding the resignation of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. June 30, 2013 Image by: Muhammad Mansour, CC BY 2.0 , v… Read More

I’ve been writing little machine learning and AI bits of code for a pretty long time and while I’m not very good at it, I feel like the one thing I’ve learned is no… Read More

The accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the international landscape to empower “bad actor” strongman regimes and lead to unprecedented social disruptions… Read More

 By Henry Srebrnik, [Saint John, N.B.] Telegraph-Journal Why does it seem that attempts at democratic transition and consolidation are so difficult to achieve in the Arab world? This ha… Read More

Project management systems never get the credit they deserve. It’s always superstar engineers or beautiful products that steal the spotlight. But how do they come together, the enginee… Read More

Political unrest and conflicts have been a major source of news and headlines in recent years, with protests, revolutions, and civil wars taking place all around the globe. These events ofte… Read More

According to the narrative of Western media and establishment, colour revolutions are basically non-violent mass protests aimed at changing the existing quasi-democratic governments through… Read More

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“Women, Life, Freedom.” Those are the words Iranian women have been chanting during protests against their government for the past several weeks. Used by Kurdish femal… Read More

Atide workshop for the Tunisia Elections, October 2014. Photo: Emna Mizouni, via Wikimedia CommonsOn July 25, Tunisia approved its new constitution via referendum. 94.6 per cent of the voter… Read More

Tunisia is facing an end to its tentative efforts at democratic rule, with barely-attended polls expected to approve unlimited powers for the country’s president. President Kais Saied… Read More

Woman and child in Mozambique. Source: UN Photo gallery Flickr If I were to ask you what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Africa without any fear of social ju… Read More

Fonte: Journal of Democracy Forget his excuses. Russia’s autocrat doesn’t worry about NATO. What terrifies him is the prospect of a flourishing Ukrainian democracy.2… Read More