As the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China approaches, democracy looks further away than ever
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.
Four Asian Elections to Watch in 2017
The regions to watch are the east and the southeast where the four biggest Asian elections are set to take place
South Korean Impeachment Stokes Uncertainty Ahead of Election
There is a possibility that South Korea will have its election in advance because of President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment
Constitutional Crisis is Becoming the Worldwide Norm
Many constitutional systems around the globe have been tested in 2016 including in Turkey, Poland, the UK, the U.S.
Keep an Eye on This Contentious Kenyan Election Bill
A controversial amendment to the electoral law is now before the Senate in Kenya
A Controversial Proposal For British Voter ID Requirements
Trial scheme will see British voter ID asked for at polling stations in London and then beyond
Wife of Lao Activist Seeks Government Answers on Disappearance
Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone is calling for judicial reforms and help finding her husband
The Chinese Foreign Nonprofit Clampdown is Escalating
Beijing clamps down on the activities of 7,000 international nonprofit groups to curb foreign influences
Minority Group Wins Promise of Nepal Constitutional Changes
Ethnic Madhesis in nation’s south want Nepal constitutional changes to protect their group’s rights
New Evidence of Continued Repression of Jailed Turkish Journalists
Ten jailed Turkish journalists from paper critical of government face media blackout in worrying trend