India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank out of 180 countries.
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Japan Falls To 71st In Press Freedom Rankings
Japan dropped to 71st in the 2022 world press freedom rankings by Reporters Without Borders, down from 67th in the 2021 rankings.
Economic Crisis and Constitutional Reform In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s leadership openly practices nepotism. Demonstrations in recent months have openly demanded an end to the practice.
Indonesia’s Democracy To Be Worse Off After Jokowi
A postponement of Indonesia’s next elections as proposed by President Joko Widodo advisors could be harmful the country’s democracy.
Labor Rights And Democracy In South Asia
With youth activist Sarita Bartaula from Nepal hosting the event, participants vowed to continue the struggle for peace and democracy.
The Philippines Election: A Critical Moment For Democracy
The presidential election in the Philippines is likely to elect the son of the country’s longtime dictator, end democracy in the country.
Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa
Although pinned on France, evidence led to the mysterious mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group in violations in Mali in recent weeks.
China And Russia Are Giving Authoritarianism A Bad Name
Moscow and Beijing are suddenly confronted with far more powerful and persistent forces and systems than they could have imagined.
China Lockdown Frustration Sparks ‘Creative’ Wave Of Dissent
China strongly censors speech. With developments in technology, Chinese citizens are finding ways to circumvent these limitations.
Revealing The ‘Real Money’ Funding Kremlin’s War
Famed investor Bill Browder believes Putin and oligarchs have stolen a trillion USD from the Russia people since the Soviet Union collapsed.