Populism in Britain and America has exposed deep flaws in their constitutional systems, giving cause for them to rethink their fundamentals of governance.
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.
Conference: “no democracy without accountability”
IDEA’s Brussels is co-organising an important conference on the theme ‘No Democracy without Accountability’ September 17. Read more about the conference.
John Bolton’s exit: civil society sees pathways out of Venezuelan crisis
In the latest in Venezuela’s political crisis, civil society sees pathways opening for a solution as John Bolton quits post of US National Security Adviser.
Perspective: the left to emerge victorious over the right
A left versus right struggle rages in democracy’s waning momentum but scholar Yascha Mounk says the future is the left’s. Its an interesting perspective.
Why Tunisia’s young democracy may well survive threats
There are those who think that on-going electoral campaigns expose serious threats to Tunisia’s young democracy. A really interesting perspective disagrees.
China has further tightened already tough ban on Tibet religious activity
Chinese Communist Party ban on retired Tibetan government employees taking part in religious activities violates China’s commitment to religious freedom.
Nigeria detaining Child Victims of Boko Haram
Through interviews Human Rights Watch discovered that some children arrested in Nigeria’s Boko Haram crackdown were actually victims of the terrorist group.
Cost of Peaceful Dissent Spikes in Iran as Rights Defenders receive Draconian Sentences
Iran’s judiciary is dramatically increasing the costs of peaceful dissent in Iran,Since July 31, revolutionary courts have sentenced at least 13 activists.
Digital Disinformation: Will technology kill or reinvent democracy?
Information technology is changing the face of war and peace, creating a new theater of warfare in cyberspace and new threats to democracy.
Federal Judge: Tennessee voter registration bill lawsuits can move ahead
A Tennessee bill restricting voter registration drives invited lawsuits which a federal judge has decided can move ahead.