Karel J. Leyva
Ph.D. in Political Philosophy (Université Paris Sciences et Lettres). Associate Researcher at the University of Montreal, specializing in political theory and pluralism. Editor-in-Chief of Politics and Rights Review.
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Is the Cuban Dictatorship Coming to an End?
Cuba’s internal breakdown now converges with U.S. pressure and conditional talks, pushing…
The Political Psychology of Nativism
Social identity and intergroup threat theories explain how perceived threats fuel nativism,…
Liberal Democracy and Illiberal Minorities
Illiberal practices, deeply rooted in certain cultural and religious traditions, often clash…
Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice
Michèle Lamont’s Seeing Others offers a compelling examination of how recognizing the…
France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights
About the book by Raphael Cohen-Almagor, "The Republic, Secularism and Security: France…
The Neuroscience of Political Behavior
"The Political Brain" stands out as a significant work in political science,…
Patria y Vida: Challenging Cuban Dictatorship Through Art
Patria y Vida exemplifies the transformative power of music and culture in…
Federalism in the 21st Century: Theory, Practice, Challenges
About the book: 'Advanced Introduction to Federalism' by Alain-G. Gagnon and Arjun…
Rethinking Sovereignty: A Path to Cosmopolitan Democracy
Global shifts in civil liberties and political rights prompt a reevaluation of…
White Christian Nationalism’s Threat to American Democracy
The growing influence of white Christian nationalism, its impact on political decisions,…
Global Democracy Theories: Reshaping Political Authority
Global democracy theories critically examine the collective mechanisms shaping political authority. These…
Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression
Beneath the revolutionary facade, the totalitarian Cuban regime has systematically curtailed freedoms,…
The Hidden Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes
Unpacking the complexities of authoritarian regimes reveals inherent vulnerabilities, shaped by both…
Polarization in the Digital Age: Democracy at a Crossroads
As digital platforms and political leaders amplify divisions, the erosion of democratic…
Cuban Mercenaries in Ukraine: A Hidden Ethical Quagmire
In the Ukraine war's ethical maze, a hidden crisis emerges: Cuban mercenaries…