Pakistan had peaceful transfer of power in 2013. Analysts were hopeful that it would continue on this path of democratization during its July 2018 election.
International Democracy articles
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Ex-Malaysian PM Facing New Charges in 1MDB Embezzlement Scandal
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s legal woes are mounting over the multi-billion dollar embezzlement scandal of the country’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Barcelona’s Experiment in Radical Democracy Known As Municipalism
Barcelona is the heart of a new global political phenomenon known as municipalism. Barcelona City Hall looks like it’s been occupied by protesters.
The Meaning Behind the Resumption of America’s Iran Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran has to start behaving like a “normal country,” as the United States prepares to reimpose sanctions on Tehran.
Haiti’s President Chooses Jean Henry Ceant as Country’s Next PM
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise chooses Jean Henry Ceant as PM after two days of intense negotiations with leaders of both houses of Parliament
DRC Elections: Bemba Succeeds to Apply as Presidential Candidate
Jean-Pierre Bemba, 55, has succeeded to apply as a presidential candidate for the long-delayed elections to be held on 23 December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Concern Expressed On Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Violence
UK and US express concern on post-election violence in Zimbabwe. The US has gone a step further, stating that it was reviewing Zimbabwe’s election results.
Zimbabwe Victor Urges Unity; Rival Challenges Election Result
Zimbabwe Victor Emmerson Mnangagwa Urges Unity While Avoiding A Runoff Election Demanded By The (MDC-T) Party Since He Won More Than 50percent Of The Votes
Party Nominates Jailed Brazilian Ex-President to Run Again
Brazil’s Workers Party named jailed ex president Lula da Silva to run again in October’s election while other candidates criticize Da Silva and his party.