The United Kingdom government has been forced by Parliament to make public its contingency plans in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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.
‘Harder edge’ to China’s sharp power threatens democracies
China’s expansionism is detrimental to the democratic West in many respects. Europe and the U.S. need to wake up to the challenge, says a leading analyst.
Rethinking backsliding: Why flawed liberals leave democracy vulnerable
If one thing is disconcerting about the illiberal turn in Eastern and Central Europe, it is the early backsliding of democratisation frontrunners there.
Resilience and renewal can reverse democratic retrenchment
A period of strategic competition with China and firm push-back against Russia could be blended with economic growth and focused cooperation.
Disinformation: Countering malign influence of autocrats – and Big Tech?
The European Union may need “broader rules to make sure that the way companies collect and use data doesn’t harm the fundamental values of society.
Tunisia a testing showcase for Islam and democracy
As new democratic movements gather strength elsewhere in North Africa and Tunisia was preparing for a presidential election on Sunday.
NormShield Election Security Report: from attention to rebuke
NormShield’s election security report called “Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecards” first gained a lot of attention then rebuke followed over errors.
Russia’s grid hackers actually aimed for physical destruction in Ukraine
The shortlived 2016 cyberattack on the Ukrainian power grid hides a darker truth as new clues show hackers actually aimed for lasting destruction.
Divided Allegiance: Hong Kong’s ‘last-straw movement’ vs. dystopian China Dream
Hong Kong’s leader must “serve two masters,” Chief Executive Carrie Lam told business people in the city according to a transcript.
China ‘in danger of losing its grip’ over Tibet and Xinjiang
China is in danger of losing its grip over Tibet and Xinjiang and needs a radical reset of its ethnic policies, experts suggest.