Philippine poverty remains despite progress in turning Philippines into economic power
International Democracy articles
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South Korea Elects First Female President in Landslide
South Korea will move forward with new leadership as election sets tone for reforms: South Korea Elects First Female President Park but challenges ahead
New Japan Plans Economic Stimulus Package
Japan election brought opposition party to power as economic headwinds hit rich country: Japan plans economic stimulus in more right wing policy for nation
South Korea Votes in Close Presidential Elections
South Korea votes amid economic growth as election season reaches its climax: North Korea high on agenda as Korean Peninsula sees increasing disparity
Democracy Journalists Face Violence Across the World
Journalists continue to face violent reprisals for uncovering corruption and government mistakes: Journalists across the world battle to keep their lives
Struggle to Secure Tunisia Gains From Arab Spring
Nation continues to fight to secure Tunisia gains despite crisis left over from dictatorship felled by Arab Spring
Zuma Prepares to Lead Troubled South Africa
National election landslide gives Zuma space to lead troubled South Africa on economic reforms
South Africa’s Zuma Wins Big Election Landslide
Likely to remain South Africa leader despite widespread disenchantment, Zuma wins big election landslide: South Africa is likely to see economic struggles as Zuma leadership certain
Canada Robocall Case Exposes Voter Suppression
Canada’s world class democracy tested by questionable practices in election
State Election Watched as India Hindu Nationalist Gains
Election in Gujarat may see India Hindu nationalist gain power with politician Modi and his allies