Karel J. Leyva
Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice
Michèle Lamont’s Seeing Others offers a compelling examination of how recognizing the humanity and worth of every individual can bridge…
France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights
About the book by Raphael Cohen-Almagor, "The Republic, Secularism and Security: France versus the Burqa and the Niqab", published by…
The Neuroscience of Political Behavior
"The Political Brain" stands out as a significant work in political science, providing a framework for understanding the interaction between…
Patria y Vida: Challenging Cuban Dictatorship Through Art
Patria y Vida exemplifies the transformative power of music and culture in driving social and political change.
Federalism in the 21st Century: Theory, Practice, Challenges
About the book: 'Advanced Introduction to Federalism' by Alain-G. Gagnon and Arjun Tremblay, published by Edward Elgar in 2024.
Rethinking Sovereignty: A Path to Cosmopolitan Democracy
Global shifts in civil liberties and political rights prompt a reevaluation of how cosmopolitan democracy can adapt and remain relevant…
White Christian Nationalism’s Threat to American Democracy
The growing influence of white Christian nationalism, its impact on political decisions, and its role in shaping the political landscape…
Global Democracy Theories: Reshaping Political Authority
Global democracy theories critically examine the collective mechanisms shaping political authority. These theories, pivotal in political science, assess not only…
Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression
Beneath the revolutionary facade, the totalitarian Cuban regime has systematically curtailed freedoms, silenced opposition, and left a lasting impact on…
The Hidden Fragility of Authoritarian Regimes
Unpacking the complexities of authoritarian regimes reveals inherent vulnerabilities, shaped by both internal power dynamics and external influences, that challenge…
Polarization in the Digital Age: Democracy at a Crossroads
As digital platforms and political leaders amplify divisions, the erosion of democratic institutions and social trust reveals a global challenge…
Cuban Mercenaries in Ukraine: A Hidden Ethical Quagmire
In the Ukraine war's ethical maze, a hidden crisis emerges: Cuban mercenaries fighting for Russia. This raises urgent ethical and…
Right-Wing Momentum: Canada’s New Challenge
Canada grapples with a rising tide of right-wing extremism, anchored in divisive nationalism and a deep mistrust of the state,…
Forced exile in Cuba: Relentless War on Free Expression
In the shadow of its famed revolution, Cuba has waged a silent yet relentless war on free expression, using forced…
From Healers to Slaves: The Cuban Regime’s Exploitation of Doctors
Modern slavery in Cuba and the human rights violations that characterize its daily practices at all levels demand the world's…
Nativism’s Threat: The Politics of Us vs. Them
In “The Return of the Native: Can Liberalism Safeguard Us Against Nativism?”, Jan Willem Duyvendak and Josip Kesic stand out…
Unpacking ‘Hate’: The New Face of Far-Right
“Hate in the Homeland” is a seminal work that offers a new lens through which to view the rise of…
Totalitarian Cuba in the UNHRC: A Mockery of Human Rights?
The Cuban government remains a systematic human rights violator, and there is abundant evidence to demonstrate its pattern of repression.
Quebec’s Law 21: Muslim Women in the Balance
Bill 21, officially known as the “Law on the Secularity of the State,” was enacted in June 2019 in the…
Fukuyama on Politics, Rights, and Recognition
In his work "Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment," Francis Fukuyama navigates the intricate maze of…
Why Nationalism: Politics, Rights, and Identity
Yael Tamir's “Why Nationalism” presents an exploration into the intricate relationship between nationalism and liberalism. The book delves deeply into…