Coronavirus has inspired dictatorships in the world that are not wasting any opportunity to achieve even tighter grip on basic freedoms.
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
Don’t pave the way for authoritarian spheres of influence
To prevent Beijing and Moscow from becoming the dominant powers in their region, Washington must reject the advice to cut loose vulnerable frontline allies.
El Salvador: President Defies Supreme Court
Thrice President Bukele of El Salvador has dismissed Supreme Court rulings to respect rights during coronavirus quarantine. HRW calls on OAS intervention.
Gangnam Smile: North Korean defectors make history
South Korea held legislative elections this week, the world’s first nationwide vote of the coronavirus, history was made with North Korean defector elected.
The democracy undercutting China’s claims to superiority
The world is battling one of the worst pandemics in history yet China, where the coronavirus outbreak started, is using the situation to fight America.
Coronavirus compensation: Exposing China’s culpability
China’s poor management of the coronavirus outbreak has raised the question of whether it owes the world billions for its responsibility in the pandemic.
COVID-19 reveals realities of geopolitical competition
The COVID-19 crisis reveals that the world is a competitive arena. Which model will perform better? U.S open market democracy or Chinese authoritarianism?
China’s ‘garbage propaganda’ on Covid-19 giving it strategic advantage?
A U.S. senator…accused China of “garbage propaganda” about the coronavirus…[EU] says claims… it is “disintegrating [due to the pandemic] are trending.
Transition Framework: A new path to Venezuelan democracy?
Democratic elections are crucial to resolving the crisis in Venezuela. Maduro will not organize them so a Council of State will be essential, perspective.
Is democracy immune from the coronavirus?
Coronavirus is having deep socio-political and socio-economic impact across the world. A new perspective examines if it poses a threat to democracy.