Laura Serra

Italy at the Polls between Violence and Silence

By Laura Serra Interesting political times are anything but over. The upcoming Italian general elections seem bound to shake again both national politics, and the politics of Europe at large. As in several other countries, and especially due to the impact of the refugee crisis on its shores, the populist wind blowing throughout Europe hasContinue reading “Italy at the Polls between Violence and Silence”

Bringing Back Sortition: How Modern Democracies Are Failing and How They Could Be Saved

By Laura Serra Reactions following the political developments of the past few months can generally be divided into two strands: those who believe they represent a win for democracy and those who believe they are sanctioning its end. Brexiteers and Trumpeteers rejoiced at the outcome of the referendum and presidential elections respectively because itContinue reading “Bringing Back Sortition: How Modern Democracies Are Failing and How They Could Be Saved”

Nationalism vs. Multiculturalism: The Case for Coexistence

Laura Serra Recent developments in world politics have led to the resurgence of popularity and influence for nationalistic parties. What is problematic about this trend is the rhetoric used by leaders and supporters of these parties, a rhetoric that at best resembles that being used during the interwar period, and at worst invokes similar politicalContinue reading “Nationalism vs. Multiculturalism: The Case for Coexistence”