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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Russia.​ Russia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.

Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle

By DC Editors - September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle

Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Asia, Election Security, Internet and Democracy, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Will Putin make it to 2024?

By DC Editors - September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Will Putin make it to 2024?

Recent constitutional amendments in Russia pave the way for Putin’s re-election but now-happening political upheavals cast a shadow over a 2024 bid for him.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Russia

The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning

By DC Editors - August 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning

Although suspected of being involved, the Russian government has launched a probe into the alleged poisoning of prominent politician Alexei Navalny.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Russia

Recognizing journalist who exposed Ukraine’s Holodomor

By DC Editors - August 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

Recognizing journalist who exposed Ukraine’s Holodomor

Gareth Jones, a British journalist, exposed Stalin’s genocidal Ukraine famine. Kyiv Council recognised him, naming a street in the capital after him.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Election History, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Russia, Ukraine, Worldwide Corruption

U.S. moves to stop Russia ‘suppressing democracy’ in Sudan

By DC Editors - July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

U.S. moves to stop Russia ‘suppressing democracy’ in Sudan

Sudan is having a hard time making a democratic transition ever since Bashir was toppled. The U.S. is moving to stop Russia from derailing this process.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Russia, Sudan

Failure to lead

By Jack Jones - July 9, 2020 16 Comments

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Asia, China, Dictatorships, Russia, Taiwan

Civil society sources of Ukraine’s resilience

By DC Editors - June 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Civil society sources of Ukraine’s resilience

Ukraine is geopolitically sandwiched between European democracy and Russian kleptocracy. Its civil society remains its best chance to fight-off the latter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Russia: Health Workers Face Retaliation for Speaking Out

By DC Editors - June 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Russia: Health Workers Face Retaliation for Speaking Out

Russian health workers are facing threats from employers and police for speaking out against poor working conditions during coronavirus, HRW report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Russia

Putin enriches political science, impoverishes democracy

By DC Editors - June 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

Putin enriches political science, impoverishes democracy

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

Election security 2020: How prepared is the U.S. to confront foreign threats?

By DC Editors - May 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

Election security 2020: How prepared is the U.S. to confront foreign threats?

What is the breadth of foreign interference threats the US faces ahead of 2020 presidential election from actors like Russia, China, Iran? Expert opinion.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Asia, China, Election Security, Iran, Russia

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