An Uzbek court sentenced a Muslim blogger to seven and a half years in prison for posting an innocuous message on Facebook.
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.
Modi’s BJP Is India’s Richest Political Party
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained the top spot as India’s richest political organization, report.
Taiwan Provides Lessons On Democratic Resilience
Taiwan provides valuable lessons in how to address challenges facing modern democracies while under constant threat.
Why China Cares About The Label Of Democracy
Outside the fear of containment, it is puzzling why China that often claims to be democratic cared about Biden’s democracy summit.
Strengthening Democracy Is The Best Counterterrorism Strategy
The rise in terrorism elicits a response. Counterterrorism, however, must not always be militarized, democratizing is a better solution.
A Gold Medal For Censorship In China Olympics
Human Rights Watch has begun a video series with Badiucao, a Chinese-Australian artist, to put the upcoming Winter Olympics in context.
Third Journalist Killed In Mexico In Less Than A Month
Mexican authorities must immediately and thoroughly investigate the killing of reporter Lourdes Maldonado López, CPJ.
The Contentious State Of South Korean Democracy
Even after elections in March, South Korea’s politics will still feature three unchanging elements that weaken its democracy.
Indian Democracy: Blossoming Or Slithering?
India is hailed as the world’s largest democracy, since independence 1947. But there is much that casts a shadow on this reputation.
Course Led By Garry Kasparov Lifts Up Dissident Voices
Course led by human rights advocate Garry Kasparov shares stories of those who have risked their lives to promote democracy.