Strategic Litigation in a Time of Populism: Poland’s Experience by Adam Ploszka

“…I argue that strategic litigation was an important tool used by civil society and crucial for countering democratic backsliding in Poland in 2015–2023. In addition to traditional actors involved in strategic litigation in Poland, new ones have joined—such as the Human Rights Commissioner (the “Ombudsman”) or increased their involvement—such as corporate actors. …”
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Autocratización a fuego lento: el caso de Nicaragua (2000-2024) by Macià Serra, Daniel Rodríguez Suárez, Salvador Martí i Puig

“…Conclusions: The study concludes that this case represents a paradigmatic example of gradual democratic backsliding, in which state capture and the use of “authoritarian legalism” have been key to maintaining power. …”
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Viral Justice: TikTok Activism, Misinformation, and the Fight for Social Change in Southeast Asia by Nuurrianti Jalli

“…Through a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative content analysis, semi-structured interviews, systematic fact-checking, and digital trace data, the research explores how activists leverage TikTok’s unique features to promote social justice and mobilize political participation amid democratic backslidings. The findings reveal that activists skillfully adapt to TikTok’s attention economy, using strategies like trend-jacking and meme creation to reach broad audiences. …”
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