After decades of pretty brilliant economic leadership (on balance), China’s key economic and financial institutions are now run by bumblers.
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.
New Chinese Internet Law Solidifies Repressive System
First web legalization in nation’s history sets permanent controls on the new Chinese internet
Aboriginal Canadians Kickoff Voter Turnout Efforts
Success of First Nations campaign sparks confidence to Aboriginal Canadians’ voter turnout plans
408 Days Without Lebanese President is New Record
Amid chaos of Syrian war next door, absence of sitting Lebanese President feeds instability at home
North Korean Defection Spike Spurs Renewed Surveillance
Dictatorship picks up its crackdown on population amid latest reports of North Korean defections
Possible Burundi Vote Delay Raises Hope For Peace
Opposition and international hope for Burundi vote delay get boost from public government statement
Malala to Pakistan: Buy Books, Not Bullets
The future of giant Pakistan to hinge on whether nation can focus to buy books instead of bullets
Court Orders Pro-Democracy Thai Students Released
Coup leaders stunned as court orders the release of jailed Thai students who called for democracy
33 Year Cameroon Dictator is Not Going Anywhere Soon
Decades of misrule by Cameroon dictator Paul Biya have left country in shambles amid African growth
Cybersecurity Company’s Dictatorship Support Revealed
Hacking reveals company offering technology expertise across the world as dictatorship support