Author profile: Anastasija Malachova
Does a Multi-party System Lead to “More” Democracy?
Russia, during its transition to democracy, helps illustrate that a multi-party system alone does not ensure “more” democracy. Many factors shape a country’s level of democracy.
The Middle East and Oil: Economic Modernisation and Political Stagnation
Oil has led to economic modernization and prosperity in the Middle East while creating weak states, autonomous from societal demands and political accountability.
How have Russia and France Dealt With the Issue of “race”?
Migrant workers in France (particularly from North Africa and Asia) have been discriminated in the job market as well as in different social aspects of life such as housing.
