European Baltic Nation’s democracy made astonishing transition after Soviet rule: Baltic democracy is strong despite economic struggle, Russia meddling
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.
Monks March for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights
As nation continues wide-ranging reforms, true challenges begin to show with protest for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights: Poverty, violent history make reforms necessary but very difficult
Close Ghana Presidential Election Brings Political Turbulence
Strong democratic history tested by close Ghana presidential election loss for opposition: Ghana must navigate waters of crisis for African democracy
Obama Recognizes Syria Rebels, Blacklists Fundamentalists
Obama Recognizes Syria Rebels: Syria violence escalates as US recognizes Syria opposition as sole representative: Syria dictatorship on last legs as rebel fighters close in on Damascus
VIDEO: China Dissident Ai Weiwei ‘Caonima Style’
China democracy activist Ai Weiwei uses Gangnam style music video for democracy
Chavez Cancer Resurgence Threatens Cuba Economic Freefall
Cuba is highly dependent on Venezuela’s economic assistance to social programs – Cuba economic freefall follows dependency on Soviets or Chavez for aid cash
Ghana Opposition to Contest Election in Court
Democracy tested by close vote as Ghana opposition to contest election in national court system
Dictatorship Harrass Russian Opposition Activists
Dictatorship continues to harass Russian opposition amid clampdown on dissent and public criticism
America and Europe: World’s Largest Trade Pact Moves Forward
Massive trading partners also are democracies allowing unprecedented removal of barriers
Afghan Women Struggle Despite Progressive Laws
Afghan theater remains desperate for women as war and fundamentalism bite