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international democracyHere you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.

Autocrats’ Favorite Word? Democracy.

June 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Amid a decline in global freedom, authoritarian leaders have invoked the language of democracy in an attempt to conceal the abusive systems.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

The Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension. Western sanctions remain in place, limiting the impact of the decision.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Syria

Chile Selecting Constitutional Council Amid Voter Apathy

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile will vote to choose 50 delegates to a council to draw up a new Constitution, after voters rejected a proposed charter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Outrage After Russian Director And Playwright Detained

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Outrage After Russian Director And Playwright Detained

Berkovich and Petriychuk where charged with justifying terrorism over a play about Russian women marrying Islamists in Syria.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Russia

Hong Kong To Slash Locally Elected Seats

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong To Slash Locally Elected Seats

Hong Kong plans to reduce the number of directly elected seats in district councils to prevent activists from gaining power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Hong Kong

Belarus Journalist Taken From Plane Sentenced To 8 years

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Belarus Journalist Taken From Plane Sentenced To 8 years

The arrest of opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich shocked the world when Belarus forced his Ryanair flight to Lithuania to land in Minsk.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia

King’s Coronation Prompts Scrutiny Of Royal Wealth

May 2, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

King's Coronation Prompts Scrutiny Of Royal Wealth

The lavish coronation, featuring expensive jewels and a golden carriage, sparks debate about funding the royal family and public support.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

April 29, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

A closer look at one of the most accepted norms for AI systems demonstrates the challenges inherent in incorporating democratic values. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Voting Technology, Worldwide

At This Museum Sixth Graders Learn Lessons In Democracy

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

At This Museum Sixth Graders Learn Lessons In Democracy

At the New-York Historical Society’s democracy program, 21 sixth graders debated weekly tests versus daily homework options.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Education, Election History, Youth Voting Rights

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Iran, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

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