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International Democracy Originals
This International Democracy Originals archive has all of our original articles about the global struggle for free and fair elections, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this International Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to also check out our main section on World Democracy as well.
VIDEO: Discovering How Democracies Live and Die
On October 9, 2018, the WCED published a video on “How Democracies Live and Die” as a second segment to the video, “The history of democracies emerging and submerging”.
It is Time to Celebrate Armenia’s Democratic Transition
A wave of enthusiasm democracy can be felt in Armenia since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan began his term on May 8, 2018, reflected in a new poll by IRI.
VIDEO: Nepal’s Prime Minister Talks Democracy and Peace
Nepalis are pinning their hopes on PM Oli and the newly formed government’s ability to deliver prosperity, political stability, and development.
The First Independent Australian Elections
On this day, 118 years ago, Queen Victoria of Britain made the Royal Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia, declaring its creation on and after the first day of January 1901.
Equatorial Guinea Vice President Detained in Brazil With $50 Million
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Obiang Mangue was over the weekend detained in Brazil by federal police and revenue authorities for possession of well over $50 million.
International Day Of Democracy 15 September 2018
International Day of Democracy will mark its 10th anniversary on 15 September 2018. This day has been observed by United Nations member states since 2008.
VIDEO: Democracy’s Crisis of Identity
Identity has become a divisive political concept around the world. In recent years appeals to group identity have warrant the election of Donald Trump.
VIDEO: Black Women’s Electoral Strength In An Era Of Fractured Politics
The Metropolitan Policy Program, in partnership with Higher Heights Leadership Fund, explored the tapped and untapped electoral strength of black women.
White South African Worker Strike Reflects Challenges Ahead
White South African workers have gone to the streets to protest discrimination. This is a first in country’s history. The apartheid system abolished in 1994 largely favored the white minority.