Uganda’s Election Exposes the Dark Side of Entrenched Power and Failing Democracy

President Yoweri Museveni’s latest election victory in Uganda, hailed as a landslide by state media, reveals more about the failure of democratic norms and the dangers of entrenched power than genuine popular support. With over four decades in office, Museveni exemplifies how longevity in power can lead to systematic erosion of political competition, transparency, and voters’ liberties—lessons that resonate deeply with America’s ongoing fight to uphold national sovereignty and secure free elections. When Longevity Becomes Tyranny: Is This What 'Stability' Costs? Museveni claims his party’s dominance is a testament to peace and stability. But at what cost? The official results...