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International Democracy articles
Here 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.
Vatican Breaks Silence, Explains Pope’s Civil Union Comments
In recent comments Pope Francis said homosexuals have the right to be in civil unions. The Vatican has now broken silence and explained the Pope’s comments.
Tanzania’s Magufuli Wins Landslide Re-election
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has officially won a second term, with a landslide victory of more than 84% of the vote in this week’s election.
Strengthen checks and balances to renew democracy
To renew democracy, democracies, old and new have to strengthen checks and balances. It is one of the pillars of democracy and crucial to its survival.
Afghan Police Take Page from Taliban Playbook
The Taliban put in place one of the worst forms of discrimination against women in Afghanistan. The Afghan police is taking a page from their playbook.
Why doesn’t people power work like it used to?
“People power, which democratized countries from South Korea and Poland in the 1980s to Georgia and Ukraine in the 2000s and Tunisia in 2010, has been on a losing streak”, perspective.
Chinese Authorities Aim to ‘Liberate’ Tibetan Believers
China has launched the 70th anniversary of the “liberation” of Tibet. Its envoys claim China aims to “liberate” Tibetan believers.
Democratic renewal? Belarus’s popular movement shows how it’s done
In recent months Belarusians have steadily asked Alexander Lukashenko to leave office. Their popular movement demonstrates how democratic renewal is done.
Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term in Guinea Elections
To address the political crisis after Lansana Conté, Guine adopted presidential term limits. Yet President Condé sought a third term in Sunday’s polls.
State retaliation against journalists ‘chills’ Egypt’s media
Increasing repression on journalists has “chilled” the media in Egypt. There are concerns over the recent arrest of the brother of a prominent journalist.