Thailand’s pro-democracy movement depends on the tenacity of important activists who walk a tightrope to keep the movement alive.
In joint op-ed, China and Russia decry US democracy summit
Russian and Chinese Ambassadors have written an op-ed expressing anger at their exclusion from the upcoming summit of democracies.
Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars
“Revolution of Our Times,” a Hong Kong protest film directed by Kiwi Chow, has won an award at the Chinese-Language Oscars in Taiwan.
Zelenskiy: Ukraine Thwarts Coup Plot Involving Russians; Kremlin Denies Role
President Zelenskiy announced on Friday that Ukraine discovered a plot involving Russians to overthrow his administration next week.
LAPD Documents Show What One Social Media Surveillance Firm Promises Police
The services marketed by social media firm Voyager raise concerns about how the use of such products by police threatens rights.
Bipartisan initiative challenges Salvador’s ‘foreign agents’ law
US lawmakers are urging El Salvador’s congress to reconsider a draft bill requiring foreign-funded entities to register as “foreign agents”.
New Swedish Prime Minister resigns hours after being voted in
Sweden’s parliament voted a female Prime Minister Wednesday. But only a few hours after being voted in, Magdalena Andersson resigned.
Burundi activists lambast ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions
The United States has lifted sanctions on Burundi. However, activists have lambasted the move as a ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions.
Democracy faces perfect storm as the world becomes more authoritarian
In the context of COVID-19 democratic governments are becoming authoritarian while autocratic regimes consolidate their rule.
Who’s in and who’s out? Democracy Summit shouldn’t be a photo op
World democracies are coming together, but commitment is unclear, which risks turning the summit into a photo op for some.