In his recent book, Fathali Moghaddam asks why and how do authoritarian leaders gain popular support. He advances the thesis of “fractured globalisation”.
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.
Surveillance Tech Pose a Dilemma to the Dictator: China’s Great Firewall, a Typical Example
Tech may facilitate surveillance for dictators but at the same time it poses a great dilemma them. Democracy Digests revisits some approaches to this issue.
Russia reacts to murder of Yelena Grigoriyeva, takes down suspected anti-LGBT site
Russia takes down anti-LGBT site that added activist Yelena Grigoriyeva to hit list weeks before her murder. The Moscow Times wrote about Russia’s reaction.
Thousand Arrests As Russian Protesters Defy Ban On Opposition Rally
People were protesting against the exclusion of opposition candidates from local polls. The opposition say they were barred for political reasons.
Widespread Arrests Designed to Blunt Backlash Over Mauritania Election
Mauritanian authorities detained for a week without charge at least three pro-opposition public figures apparently as part of efforts to smother dissent .
New Egyptian NGO Law Renews Draconian Restrictions
Egypt’s parliament approved a new law governing nongovernment organizations that would maintain many of the existing restrictions on their work.
Deadly Crackdown in Nigeria on Shia Protest
Nigerian police fired apparently unlawfully on a peaceful protest by the Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria in the capital, Abuja, on July 22, 2019.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Formally Declares Presidential Bid
Ugandan opposition Bobi Wine formally launched his presidential bid for the 2021 election, calling the country’s longtime leader a dictator.
Dictators Are Ascendant. But Democracy Is Still In Demand.
Recent protests from Hong Kong and Sudan to Central and Eastern Europe demonstrate that large numbers of people around the world still want democracy.
Strongman Leaders Make For Weak Economies, Study Finds
A study of dictators over the past 150 years shows they are rarely associated with strong economies, and quite often with weaker ones.