In the end, it is an important and crucial election result for the people of Iran to use the power of democracy to affect their country’s role in the world, one which is seen right now by outside powers as mainly negative
Thomas Manning articles
Thomas Manning writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York City and is a key part of our increasing coverage of democracy news compiled from across the planet. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.
New York Special Elections Fill Seats of the Fallen Corrupt
As the state makes preparations for two New York special elections, the stain of corruption which has infected Albany and New York politics now pose a new challenge for the prospective nominees
The Greek Debt Crisis, No End in Sight
Greece has been struggling financially, since it was hit particularly hard by the global economic crisis which began in 2008 but did not reach Greece until 2009. The country has been hit with an unusually high unemployment rate
Burundi Violence Highlights Africa’s Struggle with Democracy
The continent has been struggling with increased election violence over the past years as numerous leaders have attempted to change their constitutions to allow them to either extend their term directly or to allow them to run for another term
A German Political Earthquake Following Migrant Crisis
As Germany continues to struggle to find a way to adequately handle the migrant crisis, politicians may be facing a new challenge as their constituents go to the polls in 2016.
Putin Critic Forced to Apologize After Criticizing Kremlin
If Russia and Vladimir Putin were serious about making the transformation from a dictatorship to a free and open political system, Putin would stop these threats toward opponents and allow for a free exchange of speech and dialogue throughout his country on important issues of the day.
Overlooking Oman’s Human Rights Record
If the United States is serious about being the standard bearer in protection of human rights, it should take a fair look at all countries and not allow for countries who are helping our policy objectives to get away with violations
Ted Cruz Using Southern States to Win Republican Primary
The Southern states of the United States are crucial to a candidate being elected as the Republican nominee because of the way the vote calendar is situated with thirteen states being up for grabs in one day
Italy and U.K Agree on Major EU Reforms
It is important for these two key countries to come to an agreement with the EU that would keep the EU together as a whole amidst all the turmoil that the organization has already undergone since the world wars tore the continent apart.
Will Assad Negotiate with Armed Groups?
If President Assad was truly concerned for his country’s future and for the stability of Syria, he would agree to a ceasefire that would see him step down as president and for a truly democratic process to take effect.