Cuba continues its dictatorship model with aid of aging leaders at home and abroad
International Democracy articles
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Somalia Poverty is Fought With Mobile Phones
Lack of infrastructure is limiting Somalia’s economy but mobile phones are prevalent
India Hindu Nationalist Gains Muslim Support
India’s Modi a Hindu nationalist gains Muslim support and continues push towards national politics
Slow Motion Yemen Arab Spring as Generals Fired
President Hadi took power during Arab Spring protests, now firing old guard generals: Slow motion Yemen Arab Spring continues with no elections scheduled
India’s Gujarat Election Hints at Federal Changes
Rising star Modi cemented lead for unprecedented potential federal level leadership
Immigrant Workers in Jordan Dictatorship Face Abuse, Rape
Life continues to grind immigrant workers in Jordan into ground like many Arab dictatorships: Abuse of Jordan foreign workers is widespread modern slavery
Women in Arab World Struggle to Gain Their Rights
Arab Spring has brought hope that moderation of harsh laws on women might be possible
Zimbabwe Opposition Supporters Free From Dictatorship
Mugabe dictatorship has yet to relinquish power or set Zimbabwe opposition supporters free
Syria Dictatorship Begins Crumbling as Rebels Gain
Assad’s brutal repression of Syria Arab Spring has failed as rebels pressure capital city: Syria dictatorship begins crumbling but looks to hold key regions
Russia Dictatorship Moves to Halt American Visas, NGO’s
Halt American Visa Says Russia – Russia dictatorship hardens relations with US as democratic world divided and distracted: Russia state continues to move towards Cold War anti-Americanism