Russian and Chinese Ambassadors have written an op-ed expressing anger at their exclusion from the upcoming summit of democracies.
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine Thwarts Coup Plot Involving Russians; Kremlin Denies Role
President Zelenskiy announced on Friday that Ukraine discovered a plot involving Russians to overthrow his administration next week.
Bipartisan initiative challenges Salvador’s ‘foreign agents’ law
US lawmakers are urging El Salvador’s congress to reconsider a draft bill requiring foreign-funded entities to register as “foreign agents”.
New Swedish Prime Minister resigns hours after being voted in
Sweden’s parliament voted a female Prime Minister Wednesday. But only a few hours after being voted in, Magdalena Andersson resigned.
Burundi activists lambast ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions
The United States has lifted sanctions on Burundi. However, activists have lambasted the move as a ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions.
Democracy faces perfect storm as the world becomes more authoritarian
In the context of COVID-19 democratic governments are becoming authoritarian while autocratic regimes consolidate their rule.
Who’s in and who’s out? Democracy Summit shouldn’t be a photo op
World democracies are coming together, but commitment is unclear, which risks turning the summit into a photo op for some.
German Parties Say Deal Ready for New Coalition Government
The three parties arranging to form Germany’s post-Merkel government will finalize and show their fusion understanding today.
U.S. urges African leaders to promote democracy
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is in Africa. During his visit in Nigeria he urged African leaders to promote democracy.
‘Authoritarian encroachment’ vs democratic renewal
If democracy no longer looks like a successful model, the United States and other western democracy will cease inspiring other nations.