China has increased its use of secret detention without trial, resulting in one of the world’s most extensive forced disappearance programs.
Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”
Thomas Paine
Thai University Hazing Rituals Foster Authoritarianism
Hazing is a decades-long practice to initiate first year students in Thailand. However, critics say the practice fosters authoritarianism.
Rodrigo Duterte Undoes Democracy In Philippines
Although President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines treats all problems as nails and has only one tool, a hammer, he still has supporters.
Cambodia Charges Environmentalists With Insulting King
Activists Sun Ratha, Ly Chandaravuth, and Yim Leanghy, were arrested last week for photographing rubbish flow into a municipal river.
Prosecution Of Thailand Democracy Activists And Protesters
Thailand’s crackdown on activists has intensified. Protests over lese majeste laws sparked a recent wave of violence towards dissenters.
Journalists Fleeing Home Countries Find Few Safe Options
Governments around the world should establish emergency visas for journalists that would allow them to quickly flee danger, CPJ.
Iran’s Incredible Shrinking Democracy
Iranians often joke that Iran’s political system must be far more advanced than the one in the US but Iran’s democracy is shrinking.
The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy
Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.
Why Iran’s Presidential Election Is A Sham
Iran’s presidential election is a sham. Its unelected supreme leader and Guardian Council are in charge of choosing the next president.
Autocracy Is Bad For Business
Autocracy is bad for business. Businesses that fund politicians who back the ongoing assault on democracy should rethink their approach.