Democracy remains challenged in Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro. A new perspective examines the conditions for democratic transition in the country.
Georgia GOP seeks to tighten voting rules
The Republican party in Georgia is responding to the recent spate of electoral defeats by tightening voting rules in the state.
Uzbekistan: Blogger Held on Dubious Extortion Charge
Otabek Sattoriy an outspoken blogger in Uzbekistan faces 10 years in prison in a dubious extortion case brought by authorities.
Most expensive ever: 2020 election cost $14.4 billion
New report published estimate of total cost of 2020 election. Totaling $14.4 billion the election was the most expensive on record.
Constitutional implications of Myanmar’s Coup on 1 February 2021
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s army plotted a coup on grounds of election fraud. The coup has constitutional implications for the country.
Wyoming GOP pushes strict limits on absentee balloting
Wyoming Republican Party is asking authorities to ban mail-in voting and limit who votes using absenting ballot among other things.
Opinion: France keeps Chad despot Idriss Deby in power
In power since 1990, Chad’s despot, Idriss Deby Itno, has stayed in power through repression and the help of the former colonial master, France.
Strong ethics will define redistricting in 2021
Ethics provisions play a role in increasing public trust and promoting transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.
A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.
Debate Over How to Ban Wireless Gear in Voting Machines
Manufacturers may have to demonstrate that any wireless gear in their voting machines have been rendered unusable.