Infamous stroke of leader Chirac was turning point for French politicians hiding serious medical problems
International Democracy articles
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Ottoman Shadow Puppets and Lebanese Political Paralysis
Characters in traditional Ottoman shadow puppets culture are known as Karagoz and Hacivat and reflect its political legacy
Zambian Elections and the Future of Democracy in Africa
The success or failure of Zambian elections should be judged in relation to other African democracies
Authorities Launch Lockdown on Chinese Democracy Village
After protest leader was jailed, unrest has spiked in Chinese democracy village of Wukan
Despite Its Faults, the Next Russian Vote Will Test Putin’s Power
Manipulation of a quasi-democratic system has been the key to Putin’s power but challenges remain
Conference Examines Revival of Cuban Internet Freedom
Journalism and free speech are stifled thanks to government restrictions on Cuban internet freedom
Brazilian Speaker Expelled From Congress For Corruption
Brazilian speaker of the lower house of Congress expelled after leading charge to impeach President
Brutality of Equatorial Guinea Dictatorship Revealed
Accusations of cannibalism are the latest in a series of atrocities by the brutal Equatorial Guinea dictatorship
Palestinian Local Council Vote Suspended as Rivals Face Off
Infighting between rival Fatah and Hamas factions has led to the Palestinian local council vote suspension
Austrian Postal Voting Problems May Delay Election
Bizarre envelope glue crisis in Austrian postal voting system is a cause of major headaches for vote monitor