Assad may fall at anytime but his violence has escalated popular protests to civil war
International Democracy articles
Here you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.
China Dissident’s Nephew Arrested as Dictatorship Revenge
Blind lawyer Chen Guangcheng China dissident’s nephew arrested in further repression of his family
Bahrain Arab Spring Seen Building Momentum
Oil dictatorship maintains minority rule over population igniting a Bahrain Arab Spring seen building speed
New Kuwait Parliament Denounced by Opposition
Dictatorship continues to stall democracy reforms for own benefit as Kuwait Parliament denounced
Ghana Election Shows Power of Strong Democracy
Democracy champion Ghana election shows power of vote stability with education reform atop agenda
Dictatorship Defends China Corruption Victims Abuse
Citizens who petition central government soon caught in system of China corruption victims abuse
Burkina Faso Votes But is Election Fair?
In turbulent region of West Africa, nation Burkina Faso votes in hope for better government
New Mexico President Nieto Names Cabinet
Nieto Names Cabinet: Giant democracy Mexico forecast to grow rapidly despite drug violence
Arab Women Continue Quest for Human Rights
Arab women are increasingly seeing rights in jeopardy across Arab world despite gains elsewhere
Tens of Thousands in Kuwait March for Democracy
Movement is becoming next Arab Spring arena with mass Kuwait march for democracy