Iraqi security forces fired tear gas canisters into crowds, killing at least eight protesters, during demonstrations in Baghdad on October 25, 2019.
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.
Ceding ground to dictators is ill-advised and here’s why
The world becomes unsafe in the absence of U.S. power. Ceding ground to dictators works about as well today as it did when it was last tried in the 1930s.
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in US Raid
Trump made a formal public statement Sunday in which he announced that ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, had been killed in US raid in northwest Syria.
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday, as thousands of people attended demonstrations in several cities across the country.
Who revolts?” Industrial Workers and Democratization
Democratization likely to follow mass protest movements dominated by urban middle classes – and even more so when industrial workers are protesting.
“Liberal democracy ‘alien to human nature’? Intense battle for political minds and souls”
Dramatic debate between US strategist Stephen Bannon & French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy illustrates intensity of battle for political minds and souls.
A Government Plan to Address Grievances of Protesters in Lebanon Falls Short
A Whatsapp tax sparked by protests in Lebanon last week. Government has enacted a plan to tackle grievances but HRW’s Lama Fakih argues they fall short.
How to defend against the insidious threat of disinformation
Disinformation is an insidious threat undermining faith in democracy. Arizona State University researcher Scott Ruston offers tips on how to defend yourself.
Renewing democracy: how to “allow for participation without populism”
Populism erodes participation. An interesting new article examines views espoused by key experts on how to allow for participation without populism.
Boris Johnson says he will not negotiate delay with EU despite UK parliament blocking deal vote
Boris Johnson will have to ask EU to delay Brexit after Parliament blocks vote on Brexit deal. However, the British PM said he won’t negotiate a delay.