Turkish President Erdogan has carefully and systematically crafted policies framed in Islamic clothing
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.
Yes, Robert Mugabe’s Wife Wants to Be Zimbabwe’s President
Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace wants to be next to rule Zimbabwe after her husband’s 30 year reign
Contentious Jakarta Elections Challenge Indonesian Status Quo
As Jakarta elections decide its next governor, the capital has been rocked by religious tensions
How the EU is Propping Up the Eritrea Dictatorship
European Union hypocrisy has been tested practically in Eritrea in the last 20 years and this will continue
The Lessons of the Free and Fair 1970 Pakistani Elections
The set up was relatively clean and managed by able individuals. Even the judiciary had some spine.
Romanian Corruption Crisis Shows Little Sign of Slowing Down
Romania has seen Eastern Europe’s largest protests since the fall of communism in 1989
Is Somali Democracy Finally Emerging From the War?
The Somali presidential vote was widely celebrated, but there remains much room for improvement
Ghana’s Democratic Credentials Make it a Role Model For Africa
The change of power through the ballot box in Ghana is an unparalleled success story
Reviving Demands For Pakistan Proportional Representation
Civil society representatives in Pakistan demanded radical changes in the current electoral system
Are Congolese Elections Too Expensive to Go Forward?
Congo’s government has said it will be too expensive to hold national elections in 2017