Big business taking advantage of secretive Investor-State Dispute Settlement program with power that is often overruling governments
Worldwide articles on Democracy Chronicles
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A More Democratic UN Secretary General Selection is Needed
As world powers wrestle with UN Secretary General selection, maybe it is time for the people to have a say
How Social Media Can Unite Disaster Victims During Recovery
Technology like social media can help foster sense of community for disaster victims in aftermath
PODCAST: Which Countries Regulate Money Politics the Best?
Is there a best practice in the global challenge of needing to regulate money politics inside democracies?
The Ten Most Fragile States in the World
Fragile states are ranked each year in the Fragile States Index by the US-based Fund for Peace
Tall People More Likely To Be Conservative Voters
A “small but consistent pattern” of tall people supporting and voting for conservative causes
How Social Media is Rewiring Democracy
Political institutions have been unable to cope as mass connectivity is rewiring democracy
New Rules Lead to Scramble For Next UN Secretary General
Usually boring process has been morphed into a newly exciting contest for the next UN Secretary General
Bill Gates Prescription For Political Civility
Societies overcoming intolerance and prejudice is part of the Bill Gates prescription for the world
First Ever Live UN Debate – WATCH NOW HERE
The first ever UN Debate for candidates seeking to replace the organisation’s secretary-general