Key expert, Kara-Murza argues Putin’s regime runs a “pretend party system” while real political groups and leaders are denied access to the political space.
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
Burundi’s Government: President Nkurunziza Dead at Age 56
Burundi’s Pierre Nkurunziza has died. Suspected of dying from COVID-19, official government statement says he died of heart attack.
China steps up foreign interference through CCP’s United Fronts
Foreign influence depicts China foreign policy contrary to its claims of non-interference and it is stepping it up through the CCP’s United Fronts.
Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
Any discussion about Brazil’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic must start with the country’s far-right populist president, Jair Bolsonaro, experts argue.
Twitter adds Fact-Check tag on Trump’s tweet, he threatens to regulate social media dictator style
Twitter added a fact-check tag/link on Trump’s tweet on mail-in voting. Feeling offended, the President threatened to regulate social media.
Burundi: Ruling Party Candidate Named Winner in Presidential Vote
In a twist of events Nkurunziza who scrapped term limits in 2018 opted not to run. However, the ruling party candidate has now won Presidential election.
Internet Throttling: A Hidden Threat
There is now more to internet shutdown as governments around the world grow more savvy in stifling info flow. They now ask ISPs to slow down connectivity.
Illiberal Hungary ‘mounting an ambitious ideological campaign’?
Budapest’s response to coronavirus… has been to suspend parliament and give [Premier] Viktor Orbán open-ended powers to rule by decree, Democracy Digest.
Azerbaijan Should Release Jailed Opposition Leader
Friday marks two months since Tofiq Yagublu, one of Azerbaijan’s top political opposition figures, was thrown behind bars for his activism, HRW.
Why democracies are better at managing crises
Is there a link between political systems and the effectiveness of crisis response? A new perspective shows why democracies are better at managing crises.