The Cost of Politics for Ghanaās Aspiring Young Parliamentarians Democracy costs money, and so does politics. Indeed, money plays a critical role in politics, elections, and democracy globally.[i] Political parties cannot function without financial resources, nor can political debates and campaigns. However, when the cost of politics […] read more
The Impact of Young Peopleās Securitisation on Youth Activism in TĆ¼rkiye, by Mehmet Ä°lhanlı TĆ¼rkiye has a long tradition of youth activism, in which student movements have historically played a pivotal role in shaping the countryās political landscape. While such activism has often faced challenges from the […] read more
Youth Political Participation in Mozambiqueās Disconnected Democracy In recent years, social media have become an integral part of young peopleās daily lives. Giving users the ability to connect with others and access information quickly and easily, social media have become a powerful tool for political expression and […] read more
Wasal Naser Faqiryar is a PhD Candidate at Notre Dame University. He pursued his BA in Law and Political Science at Kabul University. He furthered his education by obtaining a diploma in Diplomacy and Political Science from the Institute of Diplomacy affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign […] read more
Dr Oripha Chimwara is a political scientist and author whose publications span areas of natural resource governance, women, and democratisation. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in youth participation. Through her research and publications, she promotes accountability, democratic governance, and social justice. Acceptance into […] read more
Olga Paredes Britez is a Paraguayan lawyer and social worker. She is a PhD candidate in Social Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires and serves as Director and lecturer at the National University of AsunciĆ³n I was a scholar of the āProgram for the Strengthening of the […] read more
Mehmet Ä°lhanlı is a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore. He furthered his academic pursuits at the University of Cologne, where he earned a Master’s in Political Science. In 2020, Mehmet co-founded āYoung Peacebuilders of Turkeyā, the first independent youth-led […] read more
Mark Ortiz is currently a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow & Incoming Assistant Professor of Geography at The Pennsylvania State University, U.S. He received his B.A. in Environmental Studies & Religious Studies from the University of Alabama in 2015 and his PhD in Geography from the University of North […] read more
Dr. Intifar Chowdhury is a youth researcher at the Australian National University (ANU). She is passionate about writing to better the political representation of all young Australians in our democracy.Ā In July 2023, Intifar completed her PhD in political science at the ANU School of Politics and […] read more