Italy’s new coalition government, fragile as it may be, presents a chance for the country to move away from migration policies that put lives at risk.
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.
Labor movement ‘winning the war of ideas’ for democracy?
Organized labor came out in solidarity with Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, as they called on EU to lead the way in ensuring human rights are eroded.
Countering Russia’s political assaults: what works and what doesn’t
Democracies around the world are combating Russian election interference, report observes. Some countries have dealt with this interference better than.
Hong Kong: China’s accusations of foreign influence echo authoritarian playbook
China has a long history of blaming “foreign forces” for internally challenges like Tiananmen Square. It is repeating this strategy with Hong Kong Protests.
Tunisia’s Islamists, secularists vie for power in world’s youngest democracy
On September 15 Tunisia votes in second free and democratic presidential election since the 2011 revolution. Among candidates are Islamists.
‘Democracies Divided’: How to counter political polarization
Polarization is tearing democracies around the world from Brazil, India, and Kenya, to Poland, Turkey, and US. Article looks at how to counter this dynamic.
Nigerians Attack South African Businesses in Retaliation
South African businesses in Nigeria are being targeted with violence in retaliation for xenophobic attacks carried against Africans working in South Africa.
Disinformation catalyzing spread of authoritarianism worldwide
Seeking to find a way to wrest control of the narrative, Beijing stepped up its efforts to sow discord about the Hong Kong protests using disinformation.
Nicolas Maduro still in power, time for Plan B in Venezuela?
USA not seeking a military solution to the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, official. So what must be done to oust Nicolas Maduro still in power?
Afghanistan: current troop withdrawal plan recipe for ‘total civil war’?
American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan inclusive of plans to close bases brokered with Taliban may be recipe for total civil war, article.