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Thomas Hobbes and Leviathan

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One of the most influential philosophers in recent history is Thomas Hobbes, who was active in Great Britain during the 17th Century. Hobbes was...
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Comparative Politics

The Elite Variable in Democracy

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John Higley and Michael Burton argue that the decisions by societal elites play a role in democratic transitions regime breakdowns in their 1989 article...
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American Economics

“The political economy of democratic transitions” Response

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In the article “The political economy of democratic transitions,” Stephen Haggard and Robert Kaufman explore the effects of socioeconomic factors on democracy. Since the...
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Comparative Politics

The Political System of Iran

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Since the 1978-79 Iranian Revolution, there has been much analysis by political scientists and political leaders as to what makes up the Iranian political...
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Comparative Politics

Hamas: Political Heroes or International Terrorists?

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In the Islamic world, there has been much debate over the relationship between Islam and politics. Some Muslims argue in favor of increased secularism,...
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Comparative Politics

“Why Iran Should Get the Bomb” Article Review

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In his most recent Foreign Affairs article “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb,” political scientist Kenneth Waltz explores the background behind the debate over...
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Iran’s Execution Rate Surges In 2024: UN Reports Record Numbers

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Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, the highest total recorded in nine years and a 6% increase from the...
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Congress Certifies President-elect Trump’s 2024 Victory in Peaceful Transition

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On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...
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Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker

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On January 3, 2025, Congressman Mike Johnson narrowly secured reelection as House Speaker on the first ballot, overcoming resistance from hard-right Republican...
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OurWeek in Politics #3 (8/12-8/19/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. NJ Congressional Members Lead Push for Legislative Changes After the Charlottesville Incident ...
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What Is Utilitarianism

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In the 1861 essay “What Utilitarianism Is,” John Stuart Mill defines the theory of utilitarianism and addresses the common misconceptions people have regarding it....
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OurWeek in Politics #6 (9/2-9/9/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. President Trump Ends the DACA Program President Donald Trump stirred some...
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On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...
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