Recent events have stoked alarm among the sizeable Uighur diaspora in Turkey that the country is no longer the haven it has been for decades.
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Exporting digital authoritarianism: How to build democratic resilience
As Russia, China, and other states advance influence through forms of digital authoritarianism, stronger responses are needed from the U.S.
Strengthening the democracy that undergirds Afghan state is not too late
While Afghanistan’s 2014 presidential elections were flawed, heavy voter turnout demonstrated that Afghan citizens preferred democracy over Taliban rule.
Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage
President Trump brought his tumultuous style of governing to the world stage over the weekend, offering a steady stream of vacillating statements.
Trump takes time out of G-7 meeting to lash out at media
President Trump repeatedly took aim at media coverage of him during his meeting with the Group of Seven (G-7) countries in France over the weekend
Trump on North Korea projectile launches: “Kim likes testing missiles”
On the recent North Korea projectile launches Trump simply said Kim likes testing missiles, arguing that the Dictator did not violate any pacts with him.
US-China trade War: tariff Increments announced by Trump
The latest news in US-China relations is trade war tariff increments announced by Trump in response to duties by Beijing.
Myanmar: Crimes Against Rohingya Go Unpunished
In Myanmar there are widespread crimes going on against Rohingya muslims. The government should stop obstructing international efforts to investigate them.
Bilash terms of release demonstrate Kazakhstan’s Contempt for Rights
Terms of release of Serikzhan Bilash, are to silence the activist, a show of Kazakhstan’s contempt for rights, argues Hugh Williamson in an article in HRW.
Journalists in Indonesia whip up persecution of Gafatar religious movement
Persecution of the Gafatar religious movement in Indonesia has been rife. Sadly, journalists are contributing to this through their reporting of a story.