As major democracies withdrew home in 2020, authoritarian players got bolder, contributing to the 15th straight year of global freedom loss.
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.
In eSwatini, Student Unions Lead Fight For Rights
Students unionists in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, fear expulsion from university, jail, terror charges, and torture.
Attack On Journalists As Threat To Nigeria Democracy
Two recent attacks on journalists raise concerns about the increased dangers Nigerian journalists confront in the course of their work.
Can AI Make Democracy Fairer?
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more and more dominant it is important to examine if and how it can make democracy fairer.
Iranian Regime Will Stop At Nothing To Ensure Survival
On Thursday, Iran’s new hardline president entered office. Azadeh Pourzand argues that under him repression of civilians will persist.
Nicaragua Charges Ex-Beauty Queen Running For Election
Beauty queen Berenice Quezada has been disqualified from competing in upcoming Nicaragua polls. She has also been arrested.
Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims
After claiming Brazil’s electronic voting system is vulnerable to fraud President, Jair Bolsonaro, hit out a judicial probe into his claims.
What’s Next For Kashmir After Losing Semi-Autonomy?
Stripped of semi-autonomy, Kashmiris fear an enduring loss of their region’s special status as government faces no pressure to turn back.
Ignoring Dangerous Crackdowns On Press Freedom
Press freedom around the world is under severe threat. Last year the number of journalists slain rose by a third compared to 2019.
Head Of Belarusian Exile Group Found Hanged In Ukraine
A Belarusian activist in exile in Ukraine was found hanged in a park near his home in Kyiv early Tuesday, prompting a murder probe.