Longtime Putin opponent Navalny on trial amid repression yet dissident running for Moscow mayor
International Democracy articles
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Dictatorship in Major Iran Political Reshuffle
Many questions arise out of latest major Iran political reshuffle at highest level of dictatorship
Widening Abuses of Power in Russia Opposition Fraud Trial
Democracy activists and dissenters face violence and jail time after Russia opposition fraud trial
Will Reforming Myanmar Free All Political Prisoners?
Prisoners have hope for freedom after statements by Sein Thein as it Becomes Increasingly Possible That Myanmar Free All Political Prisoners
Comparison of Politicians’ Pay Across the World
How much politicians’ pay differs per your country. Hopefully your not as bad as the Nigerians!
Occupy Turkey Roundup: Government vs. the People
Occupy Turkey Roundup: Continuing strong support for Occupy Turkey movement from parts of polarized society amid puzzling government clampdown
Afghanistan Makes Sweeping Election Law Changes
As violence rages across Afghanistan, preparations for crucial presidential elections take shape amid sweeping election law changes
Pakistan Female Education Activist Pushes Deep Change
International icon and Pakistan female education activist Malala has relaunched campaign after surviving assassination and receiving constant threats
Massive Protests Rock Ethiopia Dictatorship
Opposition stages biggest demonstrations against dictatorship in recent memory as protests rock Ethiopia capital
Major Arab Spring Protests Planned in Bahrain
Majority opposition with political power to press forward with Arab Spring protest planned in Bahrain