How to support Iraq’s protesters while recognizing limits to government’s ability to handle demands? Washington Institute’s Michael Knights asks.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
US-Sudan relations and progress of the caivilian-led transition
The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosts Sudanese Prime Minister Thursday December 5, 2019, to discuss US-Sudan relations and transition in Sudan.
Last independent media voice in Egypt facing escalating pressure
Egyptian forces targeted one of the last remaining independent news outlets Saturday, arresting and detaining a journalist in an undisclosed location.
Fresh hope for Ukraine on Maidan, Holodomor anniversaries?
New Eastern Europe asks: do new faces in politics in Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan,…Slovakia mean real change, [renewed and deeper social transformation]?
Domestic Violence: Russian authorities make outrageous claims
Russian authorities say men more likely to suffer from discrimination in domestic violence cases. Yulia Gorbunova sees this as incorrect, outrageous.
Youth, an essential part of the global struggle for human rights
Youth have emerged as an essential part of the global struggle for human rights, as many engage in their own forms of activism and dialogue.
Is there an Arab Spring 2.0 unfolding?
Renewed unrest in Arab countries does not necessarily mean a repeat of the Arab Spring of 2011, but observers are already talking about an Arab Spring 2.0.
Iran Security Forces Have Cracked Down Violently on Protests
Iran protests over increasing hardship as US slams sanctions has been met with brutal violence by Iranian security forces.
More jail time for Myanmar satirical troupe for making jibes about military
Members of the Myanmar satirical troupe known as Peacock Generation Thangyat have been handed more jail time for allegedly mocking the military.
Threats to Czech Freedom, Velvet Revolution dissidents warn
Saturday’s demonstrations in Czechoslovakia celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution but also drew attention to a drift from its ideals.