In this issue, we explore two critical topics:
- This article critiques the U.S. ban on TikTok as part of a broader confrontational stance towards China, arguing that such measures undermine principles of openness and innovation and advocating for a reassessment towards a less adversarial approach. Read on.
- The “Global State of Direct Democracy Report 2023” by Clara Egger and Raul Magni Berton provides a comprehensive overview of direct democracy worldwide, including analyses of legal provisions, referendum activities, institutional developments, and scholarly insights. Read on.