A week after Russia’s lower house of parliament approved a preliminary measure aimed at safeguarding internet operations in case of a foreign cyber attack.
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.
Cities Worldwide Experimenting With Direct Democracy
Over the last decade, many national governments have looked trapped. One factor was the austerity that followed the financial crisis.
Buhari Warns Will Be ‘Ruthless’ Against Nigeria Election Tampering
President Buhari warns that anyone trying to tamper with Nigeria’s postponed vote risked their lives and accused the electoral commission of incompetence.
Australian Political Parties Targeted In Mass Hacking Attempt
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the country’s major political parties have been hit by a hack on their computer networks.
Why Many Other Social Species Evolved Democratic Decision Making
A growing body of research suggests animals may offer political lessons. Many make decisions using familiar political systems, from autocracy to democracy.
Haitians Seek Water and Food as Businesses Reopen After Protest
Businesses and government offices slowly reopened across Haiti after more than a week of violent demonstrations over prices that have doubled for food.
Iran Faces Angry Online Backlash Over Activists’ Abuse Claims
Iran government faces angry online backlash over labor activists Esmail Bakhshi post on Instagram saying that he had been tortured in jail.
Sudan Lawmakers Cancel Meeting on Extending Bashir’s Term
Parliamentary committee tasked with amending the constitution to allow President Omar al-Bashir to run for another term has abruptly canceled its meeting.
China Surveillance Firm Exposed Tracking Millions in Xinjiang
Chinese surveillance firm tracking the movements of more than 2.5 million people in Xinjiang, according to a data leak flagged by a Dutch internet expert.
The World is Witnessing First Experiments With Blockchain Democracy
As blockchain technology moves into new spaces, politics is the space where it is heavily speculated to make a difference, but is blockchain the answer?