Troubled Burkina Faso is attempting to survive a regional bout of instability – Burkina Faso President majority supports running with his allied parties
International Democracy articles
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Remains of Crony Capitalism of Mubarak Plagues Egypt
Egypt’s economy is very weak after decades of crony capitalism of Mubarak – If Egypt is to emerge democratic, its economy must be fixed
Kuwait Arab Spring Democracy Protests Continue
Kuwait government continues to resist democratic reforms demanded by opposition
Iran Opposition Seeks International Recognition
As dictatorship digs in, broader Iran opposition seeks international recognition – Opposition seeks unity in face of dictatorship’s state of repression
Continued Operation of China’s Massive Secret Jails
China’s massive secret jail system is extensive and notoriously brutal for prisoners
Judge Moves to Change Pakistan’s Baluchistan Region
Judge aims to change Pakistan’s Baluchistan region political violence with ruling – Judges have been a major proponent of change in Pakistan society of late
Nobel Laureates Berate China Dictatorship for Jailing Dissident
Activist Liu represents reform pressures building within dictatorship: Nobel laureates berate China on detention of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiabao
India Economic Reform Moves Forward in Vote
Democratic India Economic Reform has weakened but reform is likely – Politicians in India feeling pressure to boost economic growth for India’s poor
China Making Only Moderate Reforms for Politicians
Corruption and mismanagement harm economic prospects but China making only moderate reforms: Leadership could take lessons from Brazil and India democracies
Iran Human Rights Lawyer Hunger Strike Ends
Lawyer has been jailed for his heroic efforts to support Iran: Dictatorship jails opponents and activists as Iran human rights lawyer hunger strike finished