Presidential and Parliamentary candidates competed fairly in long-awaited but vital Haiti voting
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.
Successful Colombian Regional Vote is Major Win
Smoothly run Colombian regional vote during peace process reflection of progress made on democracy
Saudi Death Sentence For Democracy Protester Confirmed
Court upholds Saudi death sentence to include crucifying the Shiite leader for role in protests
Kurdish Lobbyists Descend on Capitol Hill
Conflict and regional discord has brought unprecedented numbers of Kurdish lobbyists to Washington
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