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What Can We Learn From Early Democracies?

October 4, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

David Stasavage shows democratic practices were present in many places, at many other times, from the Americas before European conquest, to ancient Mesopotamia, to precolonial Africa.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Greece, Middle East, Native Americans and Democracy, Worldwide

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

April 29, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

A closer look at one of the most accepted norms for AI systems demonstrates the challenges inherent in incorporating democratic values. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Voting Technology, Worldwide

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Iran, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Podcast: Between Democracy And Autocracy

April 19, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Between democracy and autocracy is an anocracy, defined by political scientists as a country that has elements of both forms of government.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Science, Election Transparency, Voting Technology, Worldwide

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions regarding the future.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Journalist Imprisonments Reach 30-Year High

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Journalist Imprisonments Reach 30-Year High

The number of journalists jailed around the world set yet another record this year, with 363 imprisoned as of December 1, 2022.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide

Electoral Officials All Over The World Face Aggression And Harassment

December 2, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Electoral Officials All Over The World Face Aggression And Harassment

Disinformation and…aggression targeting electoral officials in the information environment is a global problem and threat to democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

October 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

With nations across the world increasingly wary of the leadership of the United States, the war in Ukraine poses a test for the West.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

Who Belongs In The Club Of Democracies?

September 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Who Belongs In The Club Of Democracies?

Today’s authoritarians are increasing…mutual collaboration in new organizations and through long-established intergovernmental agencies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

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