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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.
A Very Unusual Chinese Vote Buying Scandal
45 high ranking officials were recently expelled from the Communist Party in a Chinese vote buying scandal
Some Shocking Moments From Russia’s Predetermined Election
As Vladimir Putin orchestrates Russia’s predetermined election, some are off script amid chaotic campaign season
Rewrite of European Copyright Laws Highlights Challenges Ahead
Getting balance between freedom and property rights for the internet age is challenge for European copyright laws
Trend of African Term Limit Extensions Threaten Democracy
Failure to hold to any African term limit for top leaders has kept leaders like Mugabe in power for too long
Hong Kong March in Unity With Wukan Democracy Protests
Recently elected pro-democracy activists supporting Wukan democracy protests from Hong Kong
Russian Opposition Petition Seeks Honors For Murdered Colleague
Murdered leader Boris Nemtsov is target of Russian opposition petition seeking Moscow official honors
Opposition Leader in Call For Ugandan Youth Protest
Presidential contender Kizza Besigye calls for renewed vigor of Ugandan youth protest movement
Turkmenistan Dictator Can Now Rule For Life
Last barrier to indefinite rule by Turkmenistan dictator Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has been removed
How the Boom in Internet Video Impacts Modern Voting
Internet video, like television before it, has reduced the value of traditional text based political journalism