by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 7, 2025 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Key Takeaways Unprecedented Martial Law: President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law—later annulled—ignited South Korea’s most severe political crisis since democratization, calling into question the scope of presidential emergency powers. Dual Impeachments:...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jun 6, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Introduction Dans une décision historique, la Belgique a ouvert les portes de la démocratie plus largement que jamais en permettant aux citoyens âgés de 16 ans et plus de participer aux élections européennes (EE24). La loi initiale promulguée en décembre 2023...
by Transatlantic Task Force | May 7, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Inleiding In een baanbrekende beslissing opende België de deuren van de democratie breder dan ooit door het mogelijk te maken voor burgers van 16 jaar en ouder om deel te nemen aan de Europese Verkiezingen (EE24). De oorspronkelijke wet die in december 2023 werd...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 10, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Introduction In a landmark decision, Belgium opened the doors of democracy wider than ever before by making it possible for citizens aged 16 and above to participate in the European Elections (EE24). The initial law enacted in December 2023 allowed the youth to vote...
by Ji-han Lim | Feb 16, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Within the intricate mosaic of Asia-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan stands out not just as a sovereign entity but as a central hub, pivotal to the strategic frameworks of global heavyweights such as the United States and China. Positioned strategically along...
by Joshua Perkins | Aug 24, 2023 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Background The Sahel region of Africa has the fastest growing population in the world. Poverty, food crisis, and armed conflict threaten the area as the number of refugees of internally displaced people reaches over 4.1 million. The conflict in Ukraine exacerbates the...
