Conflict and regional discord has brought unprecedented numbers of Kurdish lobbyists to Washington
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.
The Precarious Rule of Indonesia’s Joko Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is being challenged by headwinds facing giant nation’s progress
Activist Chen Guangcheng Eyes Democratic Change in China
Despite imprisonment and exile, blind activist Chen Guangcheng still works for Chinese democracy
Russian Prison Law is Legalization of Sadistic Practices
Parliament approves sadistic Russian prison law to legalize using torture as “justifiable” violence
Mauritanian Slavery Opponents Targeted in Crackdown
Mauritanian slavery system is worst in modern world but campaigners are jailed for opposing it
National Canadian Ranked Ballot System Increasingly Likely
Liberal victory in election could very well mean a Canadian ranked ballot system is now on its way
10 Canadian Aboriginal Parliamentarians Elected in Record
Record number of aboriginal parliamentarians win seats in Canada reflecting deep national changes
Will Mugabe’s Wife Become Zimbabwe’s Next President?
Opposition leaders fear Robert Mugabe’s wife is positioning herself to take over from President
At Least 4 Killed at Pro-Democracy Congo Protests
Brazzaville Congo protests seek to prevent long-sitting President’s attempt to steal third term
Political Comedian Leading Race to Guatemalan Presidency
Runoff vote for Guatemalan presidency sees comedian Jimmy Morales take on former first lady Torres