Even after elections in March, South Korea’s politics will still feature three unchanging elements that weaken its democracy.
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.
Indian Democracy: Blossoming Or Slithering?
India is hailed as the world’s largest democracy, since independence 1947. But there is much that casts a shadow on this reputation.
Course Led By Garry Kasparov Lifts Up Dissident Voices
Course led by human rights advocate Garry Kasparov shares stories of those who have risked their lives to promote democracy.
A French Citizens’ Initiative Aims To Fix Democracy
The Primaire Populaire is a citizens’ initiative with an ambitious objective: to unite France’s leftist parties behind a single candidate.
How Cities Are The New Torchbearers Of Democracy
Cities display today what democracies could look like tomorrow: more inclusive, more participatory, more accessible and more gender-balanced.
Upcoming Event: Thomas Paine’s Birthday Zoom Jan. 29
Hosted by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, DC urges you to join a zoom event to celebrate the anniversary of Thomas Paine’s birthday.
Migration and Democracy: How Remittances Undermine Dictators
Remittances provide a lifeline for recipients but endanger dictatorial regimes. A new study by Abel Escribà-Folch, Joseph Wright, and Covadonga Meseguer appearing in Princeton University Press suggests that remittances greatly undermine dictators. Here is an excerpt: In the growing body of work on democracy, little attention has been paid to its links with migration. Migration and Democracy focuses on […]
Thousands Protest In Sudan Against Military Rule
Three were killed Monday when Sudanese security forces fired live rounds during protests against military rule by tens of thousands.
Report Outlines Repression In Cameroon’s Anglophone Region
‘Don’t shut them up: Free victims of arbitrary detention now’, calls on Cameroonian authorities to release people arrested for protesting.
How Africa’s Autocratic Elites Cycle In And Out Of Power
In Africa, authoritarianism is still a prominent component of politics. Autocrats on the continent are able to cycle in and out of power.