The pace is slow but the convergence of the country’s democratic forces is becoming a reality
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.
Italian Political Parties Agree to German-Style Election Reforms
A tentative deal has been reached between Italy’s main political parties on a reform of voting rules
Should They Change the Nigerian Presidential System to a Parliament?
An elder statesman has canvassed a return to the parliamentary system of government in the polity
Egypt Shuts Major Financial Newspaper Website in Crackdown
Egypt has blocked the website of one of its most prominent financial newspapers on Sunday
Tiananmen Square Crackdown Remembered in HK March
Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong took to the streets to demand better human rights in China
Ugandan Government Torture From Colonial-Era to Today
The one thing Ugandan governments have in common is reliance on primitive torture of suspects
Prominent Egyptian Rights Lawyer on Trial Without a Charge
Khalid Ali has not been informed of the charges against him nor confronted with any evidence
Two Journalists From Dissident Turkish Newspaper Arrested
Two journalists from the mass circulation nationalist-secular Sozcu newspaper were formally arrested
Environmentalists Push Easing of Thai Protest Restrictions
Thai activists are calling for the government to withdraw orders that place severe curbs on protests
8 Most Important Impeached Leaders Of 21st Century, So Far
There have been many world leaders unceremoniously ousted from their posts following crimes