The only country listed in the Freedom in the World report with a positive trend was Colombia
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
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This Society Has Got to Go and Why Shouldn’t It?
The representative democracy has evolved from human development but is not the goal. In fact, at the moment, it is blocking it. It has been transformed into a representative power, a shackle holding us back.
Constitutional Crisis is Becoming the Worldwide Norm
Many constitutional systems around the globe have been tested in 2016 including in Turkey, Poland, the UK, the U.S.
A Global Internet Freedom Decline is Picking Up Pace
The new Russian ban on LinkedIn is just latest incident in the internet freedom decline trend
Behind the Global Trend Towards Illiberal Democracy
Voters are moving many countries towards a form of illiberal democracy that ignores minority rights
Time to Take Another Look at Blockchain Governance
Experts have a new framework for 21st century political systems to consider in blockchain governance
Economic Growth Enriches… Well, I Don’t Know About That
Our society needs economic growth in harmony with our environment, with adapted technologies and, most of all, in tune with people and influenced by people.
Unprecedented Level of Attacks on Journalists Worldwide
Spike in pressure from governments and other groups threatens lives of many journalists worldwide
Our Society is Beyond Repair, So Let’s Move On
Have you had a vague feeling that the world doesn´t work the way it should; that our everyday lives are becoming unreal and slowly taking on a less substantial quality? It is a feeling that countless people share.
Study Finds That Wind Speed Affects Voting Decisions
Higher wind speed makes voters seek safety, while low winds glide voters toward change and greater risk