Lawyers for former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo urged ICC judges Thursday to lift conditions they imposed on him last year when he was released.
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.
Defending democracy in a post-truth world
Expert’s revolutionary research shows that shining a light on today’s “propagandists, criminals and con artists”, can undermine their capacity to deceive.
Mexico: criminal defamation threatens free expression
Mexican journalist Sergio Aguayo Quezada exposed corruption in Coahuila State and instead got a conviction, a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression.
Britain has officially left the EU: what are the implications?
A cause for celebration for some, a sobering moment for others. The UK formally ended its EU membership at the stroke of midnight on Friday.
CCP ‘the central threat of our times’?
The State Department views China as the “central threat of our times” and allowing citizens’ information to transit through Huawei as a security risk.
Why democracy is good for you — and vice versa
Without pressure from fair elections or accountability to a free media, autocratic leaders have less incentive than their democratic counterparts do.
Ukraine: between Russian authoritarianism and western democracy
Ukraine has voted for change and is now led by people who are committed to making their country a modern democracy committed to liberty and the rule.
Democracy assistance: improve information sharing, build resilience
The U.S. Congress funds efforts to bolster democracy abroad as a way to promote American values, notes a report from the Government Accountability Office.
Why did Egypt’s democratic transition fail?
Liberal, leftist and Islamist forces unified during the 18-day uprising around the demand for Mubarak to leave but with no plan of what to do next.
Radical trust, deep democracy and the health of the commons
One of the great illnesses afflicting 21st century democracy is a lack of trust – not just in politicians but in each other and ourselves, experts.