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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.
Activist Seeks Trumps’ Help in Freeing Chinese Labor Investigators
Secure the release of three men who reported labor violations at the Ivanka Trump brand
High Hopes For a Belarusian Spring in Europe’s Last Dictatorship
Protests against a tax to be levied on the unemployed quickly degenerated into more general affairs
Fearing Cyber Attacks on German Election Day
The German elections could be affected by hacking just like the US presidential elections last year
Turkish Law Student Sentenced After Promoting Referendum ‘No’ Vote
A 21-year-old Turkish law student has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence
VIDEO: Is Zambia’s Democracy in Danger?
Unusual nature of an opposition leader’s treason charge has some Zambians questioning country’s stability
Real Progress Made With New French Political Ethics Laws
French Justice Minister Francois Bayrou announces three ethics laws and a bank for democracy
Increasingly Age Dominates British Elections, Not Class
Young voter turnout in British general elections has declined over the last 25 years research finds
Court Dissolves Key Bahraini Opposition Group, Sparking Worries
A Bahraini court ordered the disbandment of a major liberal opposition group amid a crackdown
Porn Website Posts Putin Critic’s Film After Russia Bans It
PornHub uploaded a documentary critical of top Russian officials after a court ruled against its creator