Regardless of governance challenges associated with managing national disasters, nativist populists will still be able to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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
One Dead in Mali Protests Demanding President Resign
Malians recently took to the streets to ask President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign. Clashes with authorities Friday led to one dead.
Malawi president under fire for family appointments to cabinet
The people of Malawi fought hard to oust Peter Mutharika but Lazarus Chakwera who benefited from this movement has resorted to nepotism in appointments.
Failure to lead
After decades of global repute the United States of America has seen a historic leadership vacuum. Americans must make the right decision this November.
Brazil’s President Tests Positive for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19. Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and his regime has largely neglected it.
Why Covid-19 is North Korea’s ‘black swan’
An embattled North Korean economy has been further weakened by coronavirus pandemic, somewhat its “black swan”, even though the regime still plays tough.
Britain Poised to Ban Huawei
From VOA: The British government is set to end the participation of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in the building of Britain’s 5G phone network — a policy about-turn that will further deteriorate London’s strained relations with Beijing, but will please Washington, according to British media reports. The major policy change follows a fresh reassessment by […]
State-sponsored disinformation – the elephant in the room
Scholar Sohini Chatterjee says disinformation is not solely a foreign challenge as “democratically-elected leaders are increasingly fuelling [its spread]”.
Zimbabwe Man Shot by Chinese Employer Disabled, Looking for Compensation
A Zimbabwean man shot by a Chinese national over pay dispute has asked for compensation as he fears he has become crippled for life.
Interview: what Chance for Democracy After President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death?
Birgit Schwarz [talked to HWR]…about whether the election of a new government and Nkurunziza’s death could finally lead to democratic change in [Burundi].