Opponents are seeking to recall Venezuelan President Maduro who is increasingly unpopular
International Democracy articles
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A Look at Departing Burmese President Thein Sein
The reforms of departing Burmese President Thein Sein will likely be discussed for a long time
Divided Parties Prepare For Local Palestinian Elections
Hopes and fears of young population in focus ahead of crucially important local Palestinian elections
Troubling Harassment of Thailand Student Activist’s Family
Sirawith Seritiwat is the founder of a pro-democracy group and the Thailand student activist’s family is being targeted
The Enduring Political Power of French Labor Unions
Strikes, political activism and protests have fueled the power of the French labor movement through time
Government Loses Confidence Vote in Tunisian Parliament
Another round of political dealmaking is ahead after Tunisian Parliament gives no-confidence vote
The Russian Communist Party is Gaining Relevance Again
Nostalgic for good times under the Soviet Union, more are backing the once dominant Russian Communist Party
The Rise of the Israeli Black Lives Matter Movement
Influenced by American activists, an Israeli Black Lives Matter protest movement is making waves
Former Brazilian President Lula to Stand Trial
Allegations of obstructing justice in an ongoing corruption investigation for former Brazilian President Lula
South African Students Are Key to Political Change
A history of political activism by South African students is again in limelight ahead of elections