China has made new arrests in its crackdown against democracy in Hong Kong. Among the five arrested is retired Cardinal Joseph Zen.
Polarization And State Legislative Elections
The pool of candidates has polarized substantially in recent decades, while electoral competition has been consistently low, study.
After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?
Lebanon has been facing political upheavals in recent years. The question is whether elections can fix and stabilize its politics.
Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests
The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.
Kenyan ‘Cartooning For Peace’ To Draw Africa Towards Democracy
Cartooning is an art that has been playing a major role in illustrating stories in different ways, from health to politics, and even sports.
Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers’ Anxiety, Even Online
Organizational leader’s tweets can influence employee anxieties and this effect is more prominent since the rise of COVID-19, study.
New Cuba Penal Code Tougher On Dissent
Officials in Cuba say the new penal code is modernizes the country’s laws but human rights groups, say it tightens restrictions on dissent.
Somalia Lawmakers Meet To Choose President In Delayed Vote
Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power.
Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich
Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.
The Macbethian Tragedy Of Indonesian Democracy
In Indonesia, youth are mourning the demise of democracy. Their vigil was a colorful gathering that devolved into violence on April 11th.