Fallout from coup attempt continues as nervous Turkey shuts newspapers in attempt to manage criticism
International Democracy articles
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South Korean President Facing Pressure to Resign After Scandal
Cults and bizarre rituals lead prosecutors to question friend of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye
Isaias Afwerki: The Most Repressive Dictator in Africa
Eritrean dictator Isaias Afwerki runs a country based on repression following horrific conflict with Ethiopia
Iceland’s Pirate Party Set To Lead Government
A nation of Vikings could soon be ruled by pirates as the unprecedented campaign of Iceland’s Pirate Party takes shape
Lithuanian Centre-Right Opposition Wins Parliamentary Vote
Second round of voting gives win to Lithuanian centre-right grouping of the Peasants and Greens Union
Renewed Calls For South African President Zuma’s Resignation
Since the most recent elections showed declining party support, calls for Zuma’s resignation have spiked
Should the South Korean Constitution Allow Two Term Presidents?
President Park Geun-hye proposed changes to the South Korean constitution to benefit her successors
Unintended Consequences of the Chinese Corruption Crackdown
Local officials are being pushed into inaction as fear of Chinese corruption crackdown has grown
Hurricane Matthew Was Another Body Blow to Haitian Elections
Haitian elections were delayed for a fourth time due to storm with over a year having passed since first votes
China and the New Generation Of Hong Kong Leadership
Protester Nathan Law is among a newly elected pro-democracy group seeking to upend Hong Kong leadership