Venezuela’s opposition has rallied disenchanted voters ahead of a future presidential election lawfully set to take place in 2024.
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 better journalism, media defend democracy from polarization, disinformation
Polarization and disinformation are two important threats to democracy. Better journalism and media can defend democracy against these ills.
Sudan pro-democracy activists seek escalation after crackdown
Pro-democracy activists are seeking escalation after the military junta in Khartoum cracked down on the recent pro-democracy protests.
French military convoy blocked by protesters in Burkina Faso
Thousands blocked a French military convoy in Kaya, Burkina Faso, Saturday. This comes amidst rising anger against France in the Sahel.
China’s ‘unequivocal stand against Western democracy’
The CCP’s new resolution shows how Xi Jinping is trying to lead China along a different route to global supremacy than Western models.
Ukraine: ‘The Most Dangerous Problem in the World’?
The Donbas conflict is both one of the most dangerous crises in the world and the easiest to resolve which is what makes it tragic.
How EU bankrolled anti-democratic rebellion
A new Bloomberg analysis argues that Poland, Hungary have used the largesse of the EU to undermine democracy and the rule of law.
‘The autocrats are winning’ new strategic competition
The world is witnessing a new strategic competition between democracies and autocracies and the latter appear more resolute.
Opposing autocracy: Russia’s biggest problem
Under Putin, Russia has left from a consensual autocracy to tyranny where a small group exercises power without legal constraints.
Credentials of China’s ‘whole-process democracy’ in doubt
In sharp contrast to China’s CCP’s claim to democratic credentials Xi Jinping emerged from a party conclave this week more autocratic.