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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.
Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout
A new report shows that shows that countries that use proportional representation have higher voter turnout than those that don’t.
Major Victory For Media Freedom In Tanzania
The lifting of ban on four newspapers…barred from publishing since 2016 and 2017 for exposing alleged corruption…is a positive step.
Listing The Worst Dictatorships In The World
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s just released Democracy Index 2021 divides the world’s 167 largest countries into four categories.
Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear
Those identified from protests in 2019 face continuing fears of retribution under the now-authoritarian regime in Hong Kong.
Patterns of Torture in the United Arab Emirates
On 11 February 2022, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) launched a report entitled, “Patterns of Torture in the United Arab Emirates.”
Facts And Figures: Calculated Repression In Venezuela
Venezuela’s political landscape is not improving. Maduro’s government is not doing well in improving livelihoods, preferring repression.
Turkish President Sues Recently Arrested Journalist
President Erdoğan filed a complaint on Tuesday, February 8, when Kabaş was in custody awaiting trial on the criminal insult accusation.
Africa Reaps Democratic Dividend, Despite Coups
The wave of coups in West Africa gives the impression of failing democratization but there is much underreported progress in Africa.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.