To end military rule, Myanmar’s deposed politicians formed a shadow government with anti-coup activists and ethnic minorities.
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.
Haiti’s PM Resigns As Anti-Government Protests Continue
The Haitian PM’s resignation comes at a time when Haiti is in the midst of a serious social and political crisis marked by instability, abuse.
The Student Journalists Trying To Change Russia
Russian students have risen to prominence, becoming political subjects in their own minds as well as in the minds of the public.
Myanmar Activists Stage Symbolic Red Paint Protests
In the latest phase of their fight for democracy, opponents of Myanmar’s junta splashed the color red on roads, signs and T-shirts.
Somalia’s President Signs Law Extending His Tenure
As the U.S. and others threatened sanctions, Somalia’s president defiantly signed a law extending his and his government’s tenure.
Peru And Ecuador: Elections And Democracy In The Andes
In the face of pandemic-related hardships and controversies, electoral results in Peru and Ecuador act as a litmus test for regional politics.
Pakistan To Ban Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes
Pakistan has moved to outlaw a hard-line political party after two police officers were killed in protests after the group’s leader was arrested.
What Georgia And Armenia Protests Tell Us About Democracy
Patterns in Georgian and Armenian democracy protests are indicators of both countries’ democratic tolerance and liberalization.
Vietnam’s Great Debate Over Democracy
Vietnam has seen three decades of development but is now dealing with the effects of corruption resulting in the loss of state capital.
Future Of Algeria’s Hirak Democracy Movement In Balance
Algeria’s pro-democracy hirak is at the crossroads with concerns it has been infiltrated by a group linked to an outlawed Islamist party.