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Was Belarus’s state hijacking of a plane last Sunday to arrest a dissident a show of force by President Lukashenko or an act of desperation?
Elections And Covid-19 In Latin American
South America’s electoral future, nationally and regionally, depends on how it handles the impact of COVID-19 on its political landscape.
Texas GOP Release Text of Voter Suppression Bill
SB 7, the omnibus voter suppression bill that legislative GOP have been working on for months, has reached a final version in Texas.
How Designing Mars Democracy Can Improve Earth’s
Can we imagine a better democracy on Mars? The great virtue of thought experiments is they expand the realm of debate.
The Missteps In The Afghan Democratisation Process
Afghan democracy depends on drawing on the lessons learned over the last two decades and informing policy based on evidence.
Mali Coup: Colonel Goïta Seizes Power, Again
Assimi Goita has been authorised by Mali’s constitutional court to lead as Interim President. Goita first seized power in August 2020.
Child Prosecuted for Insulting Thailand Monarchy
A child has been prosecuted in Thailand for insulting the monarchy. HRW urged authorities to drop such charges against children.
The Need To Revive Journalism For South Africa’s Democracy
Women breaking high-profile corruption stories face an increasingly risky media landscape. The situation is worrying in South Africa.
Hong Kong’s New Type of Prisoner: Democracy Activists
Hong Kong’s new type of political prisoner is democracy activists. For taking part in protests, over 2,500 people have been charged.