Democracy: The Worst Form of Government (Except all the others): International Threats to Electoral Integrity.

The interference by the Russian Government in the 2016 election stunned many Americans and international observers. But election meddling is an old game, played by adversaries and allies alike over the course of human history. We will strive to understand the nature of this perpetual menace, how the United States and liberal democracies can insulate themselves from electoral interloping, and the impact of foreign powers on domestic debate.