The prevailing takeaway from this year’s G7 summit was that it resulted in little progress on many of problems while potraying Trump as Putin’s puppet.
Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Exporting digital authoritarianism: How to build democratic resilience
As Russia, China, and other states advance influence through forms of digital authoritarianism, stronger responses are needed from the U.S.
A romance not too comfortable: Trump to invite Putin to next G7 summit
Amidst row, President Trump says he would “certainly” invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend next year’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit .
Pro-Democracy Protests Continue in Russia
Pro-Democracy Russian organizers have continued their protests in Moscow for a fourth straight weekend demanding more candidates be allowed to run in the upcoming City Council election.
Russian interference 2020
Russian interference is a possiblity in the 2020 presidential vote. Steve LeVine argues that, however, Americans are instead at each others throats.
Democracy & authoritarianism in a ‘process of competitive decay’ – outcome uncertain
Late French political philosopher Pierre Hassner argued that the world was witnessing a process of competitive decay between USA and the Soviet Union.
Fourth-ranking House Democrat backs Trump impeachment
Rep. Ben Ray Luján (N.M.), the No. 4 House Democrat, announced Monday that he’s supporting an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
How to dismantle a democracy
There are four key signs that democracy is under attack, The Economist observes, says the protests in Hong Kong and Russia highlight a paradox.
Are Russians trying to hide the truth about that Nyonoksa nuclear accident
It looks like the Russians are trying to hide the truth about that nuclear accident in Nyonoksa, the naval weapons testing range earlier this month.
‘Winning Without Fighting’? A strategy to counter autocrats’ political warfare
Democratic allies need to band together in coordinated effort to counter Chinese and Russian “political warfare operations” to ward off threats to freedom.