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International Democracy articles
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Historic Transfer of Power in Albania
Power in Albania takes major step to democracy with peaceful transition to once opposition party
Germany Ruling Party Cements Gains
Germany ruling party Chancellor Angela Merkel’s alliance vote cementing coalition economic plans
Turkey’s Position on American Role During Syria Conflict
Modern Turkey remains caught between chaos of its neighbors and need for pluralistic society as shown in its hesitant support for any American role during Syria conflict
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Hold Hope for Benefits From Elections
Sri Lanka’s Tamils hold hope that peaceful and honest elections can heal some scars of war
Cambodia Unrest Follows Fraud in Election
Cambodia unrest is led by popular opposition that has kept up constant protest since elections widely considered to have been rigged
Twitter Consuming Politician’s Time Across the World
Twitter Consuming Politicians: Democracy is being changed by Twitter as politicians and citizens alike adapt to new technology
India’s Opposition Debate Modi for PM Candidate
Major opposition grouping of conservative Hindu nationalists debate Modi for PM candidate pick
Blind Lawyer of China Guangcheng Discusses Persecution
Blind lawyer Che Guangcheng discusses persecution and fight for China family battling repression
Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Protests Stolen Election
Dissident and anti-regime blogger Alexei Navalny protests stolen election launching court battle