Asia Pacific Conservative Union (APCU) has launched the Liberty Ecosystem, a block chain based network designed to fight authoritarianism.
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
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4 New Tools to Use for Data in World Democracy Visualizations
V-Dem Institute is releasing four new tools, making it possible to create even more comprehensive and nuanced charts for both beginners and advanced users.
Hala Al-Dosari selected as Washington Post’s first Jamal Khashoggi Fellow
Hala Al-Dosari, Saudi academic and researcher, selected as 1st “Washington Post” Jamal Khashoggi Fellow named after Saudi journalist murdered on 02 October.
More Women Winning Seats in World Parliaments
More women around the world are winning seats in their national parliaments, the best gains being made in countries that have well-designed quota systems.
International Women’s Day Spotlight is on Victims, Activists, Heroes
International Women’s Day puts spotlight on women’s social, economic, cultural and political successes worldwide while also calling for gender equality.
How Much Does Your Government Spy on You?
In a first step towards ranking governments that potentially snoop on their own citizens, questions has been asked to measure countries’ privacy safeguards.
Cities Worldwide Experimenting With Direct Democracy
Over the last decade, many national governments have looked trapped. One factor was the austerity that followed the financial crisis.
Why Many Other Social Species Evolved Democratic Decision Making
A growing body of research suggests animals may offer political lessons. Many make decisions using familiar political systems, from autocracy to democracy.
The World is Witnessing First Experiments With Blockchain Democracy
As blockchain technology moves into new spaces, politics is the space where it is heavily speculated to make a difference, but is blockchain the answer?
Global Sports Groups Can Flex Power to Support Human Rights
Global sports groups show their potential power by unrelenting campaign of repression against demonstrators, peaceful critics, and human rights defenders.