Politics

Nationalism in Europe

Nationalism, as a concept, emerged in the 19th century and brought significant political and social changes in Europe. The formation of nation-states replaced multi-national dynastic empires. The …

February 6, 2025

Outcomes of Democracy

What outcomes can we reasonably expect from democracy? Does democracy fulfill these expectations in practice? How do we see and critique democracy to make it better. Assessing Democracy’s Outcomes Why …

December 17, 2024

Political Parties

Political parties have been central to democratic practices, influencing the rise of democracies, constitutional designs, and electoral politics. They set narratives, influence state policies, …

December 16, 2024

Federalism

Federalism is a system of governance where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units (e.g., states or provinces). Common in large democracies, federalism ensures both unity …

December 16, 2024

Power Sharing

Democracies distribute power among different organs of government (legislature, executive, judiciary) to ensure balance and prevent centralization. The concept is explored through examples from …

December 15, 2024

Nationalism in India

Nationalism emerged in Europe which led to the formation of nation-states. The countries formed changed their sense of identity, different symbols, signs, songs etc. started to be associated with …

December 12, 2024