Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.
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.
UN: Act to Prevent Future Atrocities
UN Secretary-General Guterres should act to prevent future UN failures in the face of atrocities, a coalition of 16 organizations said in a joint letter.
Russian Court Sentences Activist Konstantin Kotov to Four Years in Prison
Today, I stood in a Moscow court as it sentenced Konstantin Kotov, a 34-year old software engineer, to four years in prison.
Gates Open on Ethiopia’s Infamous Maekelawi Jail
Today, Maekelawi, the infamous police station in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, was opened for the first time to the public.
Human Rights Watch calls on Bangladesh to end Clampdown on Rohingya Refugees
The Bangladesh government should end clampdown on Rohingya refugees’ freedom of movement and access to the internet and online communications.
Russia’s Playbook for Disrupting Democracy
Russia’s interference in the 2016 US presidential election shouldn’t have been a total shock. Matt Apuzzo, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, tells us why.
Moderates must avoid ‘Flight 93 Temptation’ to borrow from the populists’ illiberal playbook
The two most venerable English-speaking democracies appear to be following in the footsteps of countries they once sought to inspire.
Discussion: are we in a new authoritarian era?
In this special episode on Intelligence Squared, host John Donvan sits down with two of America’s leading thinkers on politics and foreign policy.
Howard Schultz Formally drops out of Presidential Race
Howard Schultz has formally dropped out of the presidential race although he had suspended his potential independent run several months ago.
France: Immigrant Children Being Denied Protection
Unaccompanied children arriving in France’s Alpine region undergo flawed age assessment procedures that deny many access to needed protection.