In Russia, Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unpopular. Russian authorities, as expected, are cracking down on anti-Ukraine war demonstrators.
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.
Why Autocracies Don’t Make Economies Great
China’s impressive economy is misleading. The fact, however, is that autocracies generally do not generate great economies.
Botswana’s First Comprehensive Constitutional Review Underway
President Mokgweetsi has announced the proceedings in fulfillment of the promise he made during his 2019 election campaign.
Nigeria Parliament To Vote On 68 Constitutional Amendments
The Senate and the House of Representatives have set Wednesday, 2 March and Thursday, 3 March, to vote on the amendments.
Indonesia’s Economics Democracy Turns Into Oligarchy
In Indonesia, no different with Russia, the absence of free competition has given rise to its own economic pathology, namely oligarchy.
Dictators Aren’t Pretending Anymore
The democratic recession is so severe that autocrats now openly stage coups, steal elections, and invade other countries.
3 In Egypt Start Hunger Strike Against Indefinite Detention
On February 10 and 11, 2022, three Egyptian activists went on hunger strike to protest their lengthy pretrial incarceration.
Report: The World Became Less Democratic in 2021
Despite calls for more liberties, global freedom declined for the 16th consecutive year in 2021, based on a new Freedom House report.
Pakistan Expands Prison Terms For Online Defamation To 5 Years
Pakistan has increased the maximum sentence for anyone accused with and convicted guilty of defamation online to five years in prison.
China Subjects Tibetans To ‘Re-Education’ And Tightens Restrictions
Following the demolition of two massive Buddha statues, Chinese authorities in Tibet have initiated a massive ‘re-education’ campaign.