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International Democracy articles
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VIDEO: China Dissident Ai Weiwei ‘Caonima Style’
China democracy activist Ai Weiwei uses Gangnam style music video for democracy
Chavez Cancer Resurgence Threatens Cuba Economic Freefall
Cuba is highly dependent on Venezuela’s economic assistance to social programs – Cuba economic freefall follows dependency on Soviets or Chavez for aid cash
Ghana Opposition to Contest Election in Court
Democracy tested by close vote as Ghana opposition to contest election in national court system
Dictatorship Harrass Russian Opposition Activists
Dictatorship continues to harass Russian opposition amid clampdown on dissent and public criticism
America and Europe: World’s Largest Trade Pact Moves Forward
Massive trading partners also are democracies allowing unprecedented removal of barriers
Afghan Women Struggle Despite Progressive Laws
Afghan theater remains desperate for women as war and fundamentalism bite
VIDEO: South Korea Presidential Debate Clashes
South Korea has had a lively and unpredictable election season with vote approaching
Ghana Opposition Not Ready to Concede Defeat
Close race in democracy star has Ghana opposition not ready to concede with legal action
Protests Against Sudan Dictatorship Continue to Grow
Khartoum protests against Sudan dictatorship continue call for “revolution” against violent and genocidal regime – Sudan dictatorship in new crisis of student led protest movement