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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Saudi Arabia.​ Saudi Arabia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "political parties are forbidden, and organized political opposition exists only outside the country". Also see our articles on the Middle East and religion - a touchy subject for the Saudi royals.

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison

March 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison

The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after a decade in prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Technology Dissidents

Inside The Palace Of The Saudi Arabian Dictator

March 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Inside The Palace Of The Saudi Arabian Dictator

On Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, MBS said, “If that’s the way we did things, Khashoggi would not even be among the top 1,000…on the list.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Phil Mickelson’s Work At Saudi-Sponsored Golf Tour Criticized

February 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Phil Mickelson’s Work At Saudi-Sponsored Golf Tour Criticized

Phil Mickelson set off a backlash Thursday with remarks he made during an interview about exploring a golf tour sponsored by the Saudis.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi Killers Living In ‘Seven-Star’ Villas

January 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Khashoggi Killers Living In 'Seven-Star' Villas

Suspects in the murder of renowned journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, are free and living in luxury accommodation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Worldwide Corruption

Autoimmune trauma of 9/11 and Derrida’s deconstructive reflection on its politics

September 17, 2021 by Ashabori Mayurakkhi Leave a Comment

Autoimmune trauma of 9/11 and Derrida’s deconstructive reflection on its politics

The analysis by French philosopher Jacques Derrida of the mainstream geopolitical discourse that led to 9/11 reverberates to this day.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Joint Call For Release Of Saudi Human Rights Defenders

April 22, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Joint Call For Release Of Saudi Human Rights Defenders

A year after the death of imprisoned Saudi activist Abdullah al-Hamid, NGOs call for accountability and release of rights defenders.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Changing Tactics Of Saudi Government Lobbying In The US

April 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Changing Tactics Of Saudi Government Lobbying In The US

Saudi Arabia has not, and will not, attempt to deliberately harm US shale oil producers, according to a Saudi lobbying group.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Middle East, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Saudi Arabia

Fears For Health Of Imprisoned Saudi Rights Defender

April 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fears For Health Of Imprisoned Saudi Rights Defender

Health of Saudi rights defender Mohammed al-Qahtani, incarcerated after testing positive for Covid-19 is a source of concern.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia

Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?

March 26, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?

If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

The Only Stable Saudi Arabia Is a Democratic Saudi Arabia

March 16, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Only Stable Saudi Arabia Is a Democratic Saudi Arabia

Release by the Biden admin of the report naming MBS as key suspect in Khashoggi’s assassination, was a welcome move toward justice.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

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