The account of one of the last pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong with online payment processor, PayPal, has been terminated.
Outside Spending On Midterm Elections Tops $1 Billion*
Outside spending on 2022 federal midterm elections topped $1 billion, surpassing the nearly $701.8 million during the 2018 midterms.
Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran
The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.
Scandinavia Offers Clues For Road Map To Successful Democracies
Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark always rate highly on scales assessing democratic health, but it’s not easy to replicate their systems.
A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy
With nations across the world increasingly wary of the leadership of the United States, the war in Ukraine poses a test for the West.
A Propaganda Love Story, From Caesar To Trump
Times have changed but propaganda tactics remain the same. Roman propaganda has more in common with today’s political realities.
Why Autocrats Can’t Do Soft Power
China finds itself in an awkward position. One one hand it is a geopolitical giant and on the other it is owed much money.
China’s Xi Moves Closer To Leader For Life
China on Sunday opens a twice-a-decade party conference at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term.
The Voting Machine Hacking Threat You Haven’t Heard About
A largely overlooked hacking target that could help those who want to sow doubt about vote tallies in the November midterms.
Sudan’s Democracy Groups Approve Charter Opposing Army Rule
Over 50 Sudanese pro-democracy groups have agreed on a new draft constitution, in one of the largest shows of unity from the opposition.