Some propose using national election standards to defend vote but others see need for opposite solution
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.
Nuclear Plant Construction is Uniting the Belarusian Opposition
Corruption fueled fears of nuclear disaster have stirred the passions and unity of the Belarusian opposition
On the Cybercriminal Election Threat to Our Democracy
Many experts are increasingly warning that cybercriminal election tampering is a very real danger
Parties Face Off For Saturday’s Georgian Parliamentary Vote
Georgian Dream and the United National Movement parties contesting Georgian Parliamentary vote
Vote Cybersecurity Summit Sees Russia Hacking Both Parties
Experts gather to consider vote cybersecurity following concerns that foreign actors are active
Campaigns Target Eastern European Voters in Swing States
Clinton campaign in particular views Eastern European voters as key block in close state elections
How We Should Respond to Russian Election Hacks
If the story of Russian election hacks in US is credible, this is a new form of threat to our election system
Expert Warns of Vulnerability to a German Election Hack
Munich-based security expert warns that a German election hack is within the realm of possibility
No End in Sight For Democratic Party Leaks From Hacking
Wikileaks promising to continue releasing Democratic Party leaks in controversial push for transparency
Chechnya’s Strongman Celebrates Winning 98 Percent of Vote
Vote for self-described “soldier of Putin” and Chechnya’s strongman Ramzan Kadyrov lacks any credibility