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International Democracy articles
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Protests Continue in Bahrain Capital Against Dictatorship
Bahrain continues to see protests calling for democracy as minority government weakens: Protests Continue in Bahrain built strength over recent weeks
Election to Challenge South African ANC’s Zuma
South Africa continues to see widespread dissent as country’s economy struggles: South African ANC’s Zuma is seeing new challenges to his party support
2012 World Democracy Rankings Released to Public
Democracy continues to push forward despite difficulty in Central America, Europe: 2012 World Democracy Ranking reveal central features in democracy decline
Arab Spring Democracies Struggle With Dictatorship’s Leftovers
Violence and persistent divisiveness in Arab Spring democracies threaten to scuttle transition. Democracy must come from negotiation and compromise
Egypt Approaches Referendum With High Polarization
Egypt’s democracy transition is having a difficult time building any unity in Arab giant
Kenya Graffiti Artist Fights for Democracy, Against Corruption
Kenya graffiti artists fights corruption through his art, driving voters to the ballot booth: Kenya’s cultural diversity remains great strength for country
Disputed Egypt Referendum to Test Fragile Democracy
Democracy to be tested by disputed Egypt referendum that could lead to further instability: Egypt democracy stands at crossroads with young election system
Morocco Political Turmoil Testing Stagnant Dictatorship
Morocco political turmoil as Arab Spring pressures build: Morocco’s “king” remains ruler of country frozen without economic prospects, Morocco continues to see political instability in Arab Spring pressures
Nation’s Leaders in Crucial Nepal Unity Talks
Nepal continues fighting political instability years after end of destructive civil war: Leaders urged to build on peace towards functioning government in crucial Nepal unity talks