On Tuesday, Russian police raided the homes of three investigative journalists who work for the independent news organization Proekt.
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.
Latin America Is Slipping Back Into Strongman Rule
Few Americans are aware of an ominous trend: Latin America’s long decline of democracy is threatening to turn into an autocratic avalanche.
Anti-Monarchy Protests In Eswatini Turn Violent
Anti-monarchy protests in Eswatini have gotten violent, prompting authorities to impose a harsh curfew in Africa’s only absolute monarchy.
Some Still Hope For Democracy In Hong Kong
China’s has intensified its crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong. However, some still hope that democracy can prevail.
Jailed Belarus Journalist Moved To House Arrest
The Belarusian journalist and his Russian girlfriend who were pulled off a flight that was diverted to Minsk are under house arrest.
France’s Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election
Nearly 90% of France’s youngest voters did not turn out to vote in the first round of the regional elections held last Sunday.
Egypt Targets TikTokers And Digital Dissidents
There is a contradiction between Egypt’s rapid development of the digital economy and state control of the media, with arrests of tiktokers.
Democracies In South Asia Under Siege
A robust and vibrant democratic India, with a large economy and a strong military, is an eyesore for Communist authoritarian China.
Can Mauritians Save A Democracy In Trouble?
Democracy in Mauritius is in trouble. In February, Mauritius ranked as a democratizing state and a month later, one of the most autocratizing.
How Slovakia Halted Its Democratic Descent
Recent triumphs of Slovakia’s civil society and opposition are a lesson for pro-democracy movements worldwide: change is possible.