Peaceful Costa Rica heads to very competitive election with diverse range of candidates running
International Democracy articles
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The Uncommitted Mayor Leading Indonesia’s Presidential Race
Leader of Indonesia’s Presidential race has not entered but has built a national movement
Another Round of Nigeria Ruling Party Defections
Top level Nigeria ruling party defections have continued for months with opposition gaining steam
Russia Moves to Further Isolate Opposition Media
In new move to isolate opposition media, Russia is taking advantage of rise in nationalism
More Guilty Verdicts as Historic China Crackdown Continues
Historic China crackdown has led to jail for growing number of democracy activists
Call Massive Pardon of Sudan Rebel Groups
Pardon of Sudan rebel movements would be massive step towards peace in violent nation
On 1-29-1737 Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Celebrating Thomas Paine’s birthday is important to remember the man who was a central character in the British, American and French democracy movements
Trials and Prison for China’s New Democracy Movement
New Democracy Movement has faced severe repression since publicly calling for Chinese elections
India’s Common Man Party Presses Street Protest
Common Man Party presses on with dramatic street protests as national elections approach
China Scholar Escapes to Effective Exile Abroad
China Scholar Escape! University sacked him over what he argued were his political views.