Chinese authorities are cracking down on institutions, which they believe are breeding grounds for instability, including student unions.
International Democracy articles
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Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback
Polls predict that if former President Lula da Silva’s political rights are restored, he will smash Jair Bolsonaro if he runs again for president.
Tunisian President Accused Of Undermining Democracy
Kais Saied has been sacked by Tunisia’s troubled politicians as an experienced outsider despite a landslide in the 2019 presidential.
South Africa Riots Reveal Political Failures
Owners of looted shops in Soweto accuse the South African government of neglecting them during this month’s violence and looting.
Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US
Belarusians’ fight for independence, according to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is a microcosm of authoritarianism vs democracy globally.
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Is Shaken
The landlocked country once known as Swaziland is cracking down on pro-democracy protesters, sparking a crisis in Southern Africa.
Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism
Under China’s draconian security law, a pro-democracy activist was found guilty of terrorism, secession, setting a dangerous new precedent.
It’s Not Too Late To Save Tunisia’s Shaky Democracy
Tunisia is disintegrating, where the Arab Spring began. It may, however, not be too late to salvage the country’s shaky democracy.
Hopes For A Democratic Turn In Tanzania Fading
Tanzania’s opposition leader was arrested last week and charged with plotting to kill state officials, dashing hopes for a democratic turn.
US Lobbyist Conducted Campaigns For African Dictators
America struggles to shake off support for dictators in Africa yet leading figures in some of its lobby firms are doing the contrary.