To China protracted pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong signal its failure. Xi Jinping’s response during the October 1st 70th anniversary was threats.
Democracy News Headlines
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Russia left in political disarray after 20 Years of “Putinism”
What’s the balance sheet of 20 years of Putinism? Expert opinion suggests its been a journey from quasi-democracy to political disarray.
UN Expert ‘Shocked’ by Abuses in Zimbabwe
UN expert outlined a slew of “extremely disturbing” abuses by Zimbabwe’s security forces at the conclusion of a fact-finding mission to the country.
Revitalize political parties to improve democratic resilience
Revitalizing political parties would serve to both improve democratic accountability and democratic resilience, says Wilson Center scholar Patrick Liddiard.
Is India ‘losing the soul of its democracy’ in Kashmir?
India’s actions in Kashmir reflect the corrosion of its own democracy, argues Pratap Bhanu Mehta, University Professor at Ashoka University.
From ‘Chinese influence’ to ‘Beijing interference’: Time to aid Mongolia
Globally, China’s reputation has deteriorated significantly since 2012 stemming from a perception of financial, diplomatic, and military bullying.
Lebanon fails to comply with law on the right to access to information
Lebanese authorities have largely failed to comply with the country’s Right to Access to Information Law, and haven’t been implemented after its passage.
Hong Kong: Carrie Lam’s ‘Listening Mode’ insufficient
From ignoring, Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, adopted a ‘listening mode’. But, this is insufficient to address Hong Kong’s democracy concerns, says Sophie Richardson.
Egypt: what are the reasons behind State crackdown of protests?
Egypt’s corrupt military junta has resorted to repression of protests as a means to leave Egyptians in the dark about what’s happening in the country.
Organized social media manipulation in at least 70 countries
Organized social media manipulation has more than doubled since 2017, with at least 70 states employing computational propaganda to shape public opinion.