Bahrain’s main opposition party the Shiite al-Wefaq National Islamic Society ordered dissolved
International Democracy articles
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New Report Exposes Saudi Guardian System For Women
Human Rights Watch releases damning report on the impact of the Saudi Guardian system
Baghdad Protests Press For Technocrat Iraqi Government
Building a technocrat Iraqi government has been attempted by the Prime Minister but blocked in Parliament
Zimbabwean Protests Are Unlike Any That Came Before
Broad based need for change and anticipation of picking a President after Mugabe is driving Zimbabwean protests
Technology Overcomes Turkish Internet Cut During Coup
Social media was abuzz with commentary and first-person media despite Turkish internet cut
Respond to the Turkish Coup Attempt With Civilian Rule
Failed Turkish coup is a challenge that must be overcome with civilian rule and more democracy
A Hostile Environment For Algerian Media Freedom
Intimidation of journalists by authorities has been designed to limit Algerian media freedom
A Moldova Whistleblower and the New Cold War
Moldova whistleblower Mihail Gofman exposed corruption in his country linked to global powers
Nepal Prime Minister’s No-Confidence Vote is Set
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is facing the collapse of his government
How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors
Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power