It is dangerous to criticize the President in Uganda. “Cyberstalking the president” has lately been charged against some journalists.
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.
Kazakhstan President Lays Out Constitutional Reform Plan
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed constitutional reforms to limit the powers of the President, strengthen parliament.
East Timor Votes For A New President Amid Political Deadlock
Nearly a million East Timorese voted for a new president amid a political crisis and economic uncertainty in Asia’s youngest nation.
This Is Why Autocracies Fail
Although under certain conditions democracy will experience a reversal, autocracies are far more destabilising and are bound to fail.
Russia Seeks 13-Year Jail Term For Kremlin Critic Navalny
Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to 13 years on charges of fraud and contempt of court.
New Culture Of Dissent Remaking Cuba’s Politics
Living standards in Cuba have steadily fallen over the last few decades. If better institutions are put in place, problems could be averted.
Lords Of Impunity – How The United Nations Failed The World
White privilege, misogyny, impunity at the UN create a toxic work environment that even impacts how UN projects are implemented, expert.
Wave Of Free Speech Prosecutions In Rwanda
Judicial authorities in Rwanda are prosecuting opposition members, journalists, and commentators on the basis of their speech.
Africa’s Whistleblowers Pay A High Price For Their Courage
Whistleblowers in Africa countries face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection for them.
Putin Falls Into The Dictator Trap
The risks of miscalculation are compounded, psychology research has shown, by the fact that power literally goes to your head, expert.