The world is increasingly authoritarian, Hong Kong embodying this shift. The big question: what are democracies doing about it?
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.
How Citizen Observers Saved Honduran Democracy From Violence
During Sunday’s presidential election scores of people gathered to demand nothing less than the future of Honduran democracy.
Major Tunisia Union Calls For Early Elections
Tunisia’s powerful UGTT union called for early elections on Saturday, citing the president’s refusal to publish a roadmap for reforms.
Gambia Faces Key Test For Democracy In Decisive Election
Preliminary results from Saturday’s hotly contested presidential vote in Gambia show that President Adama Barrow held a slim advantage.
Philippines: Duterte’s Pick Quits Presidential Race
President Rodrigo Duterte’s candidate for the president was Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go who has no quit the race.
Why Dark Personalities Participate In Politics
Dark personalities participate in politics. In this respect, participation is linked to narcissism and psychopathy (not Machiavellianism), study.
Sudan Security Forces Fire Tear Gas At Protesters
After an accord reinstalling civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Sudanese aspirations for full civilian government have continued.
EU To Open Up ‘Black Box’ Of Political Ads
The EU wants Facebook and Google to reveal how and why they use political ads to target people, as well as who pays for them.
Reform Of Elections For Swiss Top Judges Thrown Out
A plan to elect supreme court judges by lot rather than by the Swiss parliament was rejected by voters in all 26 Cantons of the country.
Walking A Tightrope As A Thai Democracy Advocate
Thailand’s pro-democracy movement depends on the tenacity of important activists who walk a tightrope to keep the movement alive.