Growing consensus of a regression in the already lacking basic freedoms for the Chinese people (1/6th of humanity)
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.
State Paper Encourages Cuban Democracy Debate
State-run newspaper invites comments on electoral reform, launching lively Cuban democracy debate
On the Success of Oman’s Arab Spring
Slow reform following protest during Oman’s Arab Spring reveals path toward real democratic change
Terrible Crimea Repression Unleashed Since Russia Invasion
Vladimir Putin quick to return political climate of Crimea repression worse than in Moscow itself
Top 7 Anti-Putin Dissidents and Their Fates
Modern generation of pro-democracy anti-Putin dissidents have been met with violence of the state
Tajikistan Parliament Vote Fail
World’s criticism is unanimous for tragically flawed Tajikistan Parliament vote without opposition
Namibia President Awarded For Leaving Power
Hifikepunye Pohamba, Namibia President awarded the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for leaders
A Unusually Taiwanese Negative Voting Proposal
Opposition pushing Taiwanese negative voting campaign as solution to damaging period of gridlock
Democrat and the Dictator: Mugabe v. Mandela
How Robert Mugabe’s lust for power contrasts with South African democrat Nelson Mandela
Film Details Struggles of Wukan: China’s Voting Village
How China’s voting village of Wukan sought to carve out a local democracy inside the world’s biggest dictatorship