Pakistan Slips to 124th in Democracy Index Amid Political Turmoil

Recent discussions highlight the challenges facing democracies globally, with a focus on educational policies in the U.S. and parliamentary disruptions in India. In the U.S., the Biden administration's directive against using race in college admissions has raised concerns among institutions, including Mississippi State University, which is assessing its compliance with these new federal mandates. Meanwhile, Pakistan has dropped six places in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index, reflecting ongoing political turmoil, electoral controversies, and restrictions on opposition. In India, despite being a leading democracy, parliamentary chaos has resulted in significant disruption, with numerous bills, including the Women's Reservation Bill, stalled due to legislative inefficiency. The contrasting issues in these democracies underline the complexities of governance and civic engagement in the modern era.