Campaign is a standoff between the incumbent leader of Russia and his charismatic and rival, Alexei Navalny
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VIDEO: The unique challenges facing Central European democracy
The dynamics underscoring rise in authoritarian right wing politics in Hungary and Central Europe more generally
German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel freed from Turkish jail
A German-Turkish journalist was freed in Turkey after spending more than a year in jail without trial
South Korean songs given rare public performance in North
North Korea has allowed songs from the South to be played in public for the first time in years
How Italian elections reveal the flaws in European democracy
Apathy and extremism are fruits a political system that has renounced any vision or passion for the future
Behind Ethiopian PM’s exit are signs of democratic pressures
Succession race is likely to shape the future course of a country rocked by violent unrest and political instability
Cambodia Passes Law Outlawing Government Criticism
Cambodians forbidden from insulting the king under new prolonged assault on civil liberties in the country
6 Turkish journalists sentenced to life in prison over coup
A Turkish court has sentenced six journalists to life in prison in relation to a failed coup attempt in 2016
Rights groups warn over campaign against Togo protest leaders
President has been in power since 2005 and took over from his father, who ruled the country for 38 years.
Putin critic Navalny’s website blocked for exposing corruption
Alexei Navalny posted a video alleging a deputy prime minister enjoyed lavish hospitality from a billionaire tycoon