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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.

Don’t pave the way for authoritarian spheres of influence

By DC Editors - April 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post

By DC Editors - February 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post

The new acting director of national intelligence has asked the intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post.

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

Russian interference in 2016 election prompted better information sharing

By DC Editors - February 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Russian interference in 2016 election prompted better information sharing

Information sharing has not been routine for the NSA and the DHS. This has changed significantly since Russian interference in 2016.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Russia

Trump angry at Intelligence Boss over analysis saying Russia wants him re-elected

By DC Editors - February 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Trump angry at Intelligence Boss over analysis saying Russia wants him re-elected

A senior U.S. intelligence official told lawmakers Russia is looking to help Donald Trump in 2020. This got trump angry with National Intelligence boss.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Election Security, Russia

Ukraine: between Russian authoritarianism and western democracy

By DC Editors - January 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Ukraine: between Russian authoritarianism and western democracy

Ukraine has voted for change and is now led by people who are committed to making their country a modern democracy committed to liberty and the rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Analysis: Robustness of FBI election cyber security changes

By DC Editors - January 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

Analysis: Robustness of FBI election cyber security changes

New guidelines show how the agency will coordinate with state officials in the event of a cyberattack but analysts have questioned their robustness.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Security, Russia, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

Putin Denies He Wants to Remain in Power Indefinitely

By DC Editors - January 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Putin Denies He Wants to Remain in Power Indefinitely

Russia’s Vladimir Putin is denying that he’s planning to retain his grip on power when he relinquishes his country’s presidency in 2024.

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

Russian Hackers and Trolls Grow Stealthier in 2020

By DC Editors - January 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Russian Hackers and Trolls Grow Stealthier in 2020

The National Security Agency and its British counterpart issued an unusual warning in October: The Russians were back and growing stealthier.

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

Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West

By DC Editors - January 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West

Latest World Politics Review details how Russia and China are sowing division and gaining influence in Czech politics using “sharp power”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Russia, Taiwan, Tibetan People

How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?

By DC Editors - December 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?

Public confidence in the 2016 election outcome rests largely on the belief that the Russian hackers were blocked before they could alter votes.

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

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