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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.
Cameroonian Women Push for Greater Political Participation
Civil society groups marked this year’s International Women’s Day by urging women to register to vote
How Locals Can Save Tanzania’s Democracy
The gulf between mainstream assertions about development and democracy in Tanzania and what is happening
Former Thai Comedian Jailed For Insulting Monarchy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the guilty verdict of lower courts on a former Thai comedian
The Tactics of Saudi Arabian Lobbying Against 9/11 Bill
It seems Saudi Arabia has a powerful new ally when it comes to lobbying: American military veterans
Dutch Abandon Voting Software Amid Hacking Fears
Authorities in the Netherlands are to abandon electronic vote counting in favor of old fashioned methods
Senior Chinese official criticizes China’s Great Firewall
A rare stand from a top official against the censorship involved in maintaining China’s Great Firewall
The Uncertain Future of Latin American Populist Movements
Latin America’s recent rightward spiral should not be seen as the end of the populist era in the region
Where the Egyptian Democracy Revolutionaries Are Now
These young Egyptians led a revolution. Now their frustrations are mounting under Sisi
How Somali Americans View President Mohamed’s Election
Why some Somali Americans are cheering for their home country’s President Mohamed’s election