The National Endowment for Democracy has published a list of vacancies notably relevant for persons interested in working in democracy.
North Korea Claims Kim Jong Il Invented Burritos
North Korean state media has aired propaganda which claims Kim Jong-Il invented “wheat wraps,” which closely resemble burritos.
Poll: Voters Support Banning Lawmakers From Trading Stocks
A new poll finds that most voters would prefer that lawmakers should be banned from certain lucrative activities like stock trading.
Third Parties Excluded From Elections In Georgia
Wednesday, a federal appeals court restored Georgia’s stringent standards for third-party candidates seeking to appear on the ballot.
Kazakh Leader Issues Shoot-to-Kill Orders for Protesters
The little-known country of Kazakhstan one of the most autocratic in the world. Recent protests there have been met with brute force.
10 Ideas To Fix Democracy
Democracy is on the defensive. Growing inequality has fed a global mood that democratic institutions aren’t serving their citizens.
How International Actors Encourage Coups In Africa
Since 1960, there have been over 80 coups in Africa. External influence is one of the many elements that contribute to the coups in Africa.
The Uncertain Fight For Sudan’s Democracy
The fight for Sudan’s democracy remains uncertain. The army did not remove Omar al-Bashir for altruistic reasons but to keep power.
How Venezuelan Democracy Could Lose Battle Against Autocracy
While local and international players work hard to eliminate Venezuela’s autocratic regime, the country’s ruler is on a counter-offensive.
Hair Loss Treatment For Votes? South Korea’s Hairy Debate
The presidential candidate for South Korea’s ruling party started a debate this week over public healthcare insurance for hair loss.