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Colonialism articles on Democracy Chronicles

European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, and the coasts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and East Asia, eventually covering every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.

Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight

By Farai Chirimumimba - April 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight

As Zimbabwe celebrates its Independence Day this Wednesday, the annual holiday will come with an added layer of meaning. This marks 38 years since the achievement of hard-fought nationhood.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, England, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

60 years of conflict and failed peacebuilding in Central African Republic

By Ngah Gabriel - April 15, 2018 1 Comment

60 years of conflict and failed peacebuilding in Central African Republic

It is an open secret that France is still the colonial master of its former colonies. It has never wished for its former colonies to be independent as it totally relies on their resources to remain relevant.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Central African Republic, Colonialism, France, United Nations

A Look at Recently Felled African Liberation Movement Leaders

By DC - April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

A Look at Recently Felled African Liberation Movement Leaders

The leaders of two key African countries resigned their posts within 24 hours of each other in mid-February

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Ethiopia, South Africa

Remember the Vietnam My Lai Massacre by US troops 50 years ago

By Cat Watters - March 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

Remember the Vietnam My Lai Massacre by US troops 50 years ago

In a new interview published a few days ago, famous investigative journalist Seymour Hersh spends some time recalling the My Lai massacre of civilians in Vietnam he first reported on 50 years ago.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Colonialism, Vietnam

Causes of Electoral Violence in Africa

By Ngah Gabriel - February 25, 2018 3 Comments

Causes of Electoral Violence in Africa

The evidence we uncovered in this study showed that patrimonialism as the style of politics, the types of elections, the type of electoral system and election administration are the main causes of election violence in Africa.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Worldwide Corruption

Zimbabwean women artists getting some deserved recognition

By DC - February 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwean women artists getting some deserved recognition

The intellectual, social and cultural space of African women in formerly colonised nations had been restricted

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Political Artwork, Women Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

VIDEO: India’s Democratic Journey 70 Years Since Independence

By DC - February 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

VIDEO: India’s Democratic Journey 70 Years Since Independence

The end of the British Empire in Indian was one of the planet’s most transformational events since World War II

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Asia, Colonialism, England, India

Is Nigeria behind Cameroon Anglophone separatist arrests?

By Ngah Gabriel - January 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Is Nigeria behind Cameroon Anglophone separatist arrests?

Anglophones have decried the fact that the more than 50 years old regime of Yaounde exploited their vulnerability resulting from their being expended by Britain. Yaounde has gone on to treat them as second-class citizens.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, England, France, Nigeria, Political Dissidents

Zimbabwe’s November coup that confused the world

By Farai Chirimumimba - January 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe’s November coup that confused the world

Afraid of VP Mnangagwa’s rising popularity, Mugabe fired the former as Vice President in early November 2016. This led to dramatic events of 13-24 November 2017 that saw Mugabe resigning.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Dictatorships, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

Do Term Limits Have the Power to Save African Democracy?

By Ngah Gabriel - June 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

Do Term Limits Have the Power to Save African Democracy?

In comparing African countries, those with term limits for the position of the Chief Executive are more likely to have democratic advancements or to be more democratic than those in which there are no term limits.

Filed Under: DC Authors articles Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, England, France, Ghana, Senegal, Term Limits, West Africa

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Lessons on Persuasion From the GOP Battle With Scientists on Climate

Lessons on Persuasion From the GOP Battle With Scientists on Climate

Shining light on the power of political persuasion as it relates to the debate on climate science in American politics

VIDEO: Feminism and Censorship in Arab Comic Books

VIDEO: Feminism and Censorship in Arab Comic Books

Lebanese comic book artist Zainab Fasiki recently gave a talk on the interplay of feminism with Arab world’s censorship

A political insider’s thriller novels predicted U.S. election interference

A political insider’s thriller novels predicted U.S. election interference

David Pepper began wrote a novel about a foreign country’s attempts to influence the outcome of an American election

Ancient Peru was run by female monarchs, a new study argues

Ancient Peru was run by female monarchs, a new study argues

New book argues that women exercised political power in their communities in different areas of pre-Hispanic Peru

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VIDEO: Why Indian States Are Key to Fostering Development

VIDEO: Why Indian States Are Key to Fostering Development

A group of distinguished analysts discuss the role of India’s state governments in building economic success

Journalists Condemn Rising Curbs on Pakistani Media

Journalists Condemn Rising Curbs on Pakistani Media

Transmission of Pakistan’s most widely watched news channel has been blocked in many parts of the country

VIDEO: Will Life Change Under Cuba’s Next President?

VIDEO: Will Life Change Under Cuba’s Next President?

Here’s a look at Mr. Castro’s handpicked successor and what’s ahead for the communist country

North Korea Drops Major Demand in Potential Move to Denuclearize

North Korea Drops Major Demand in Potential Move to Denuclearize

North Korea has expressed its desire for “complete denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula