Democracy and rule of law in a ‘delicate equilibrium’
A former close ally of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan applied on Monday to register a new political party to challenge his ruling AK Party, saying Turkey needed a “fresh start”… Read more »
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Why Russia’s deep state holds the key to succession
The Kremlin ‘hired a network of Britons to go after enemies of Putin,’ The Guardian reports. Who will rule Russia when Vladimir Putin is gone? The Russian president recently reignited… Read more »
Sudan accused of masterminding lethal attacks on civil society protests
Sudanese security forces systematically planned and coordinated a series of deadly attacks that killed up to 241 pro-democracy protesters and injured hundreds more at a Khartoum sit-in last year, an inquiry has found,… Read more »
Generation Game: Young Africans want more democracy
Across Africa the demand for democracy is outstripping supply. Young, urban populations want the right to express themselves, vote in fair elections and hold leaders to account—at the same time… Read more »
Global struggle for democracy ‘lacking leadership’
The past twelve months registered the 14th consecutive year of decline in global freedom, according to Freedom in the World 2020, the latest survey of political rights and civil liberties… Read more »
How authoritarian regimes made coronavirus outbreak worse
The coronavirus spread from China, but the ruling Communist Party doesn’t want the world spreading it back, notes Anna Fifield. China’s Communist Party appears mindful that other governments might lack the… Read more »
‘Networks of impunity’ for kleptocrats’ malign activities
Kleptocrats regularly exploit Europe’s financial system, according to a new report. In the decade since the global financial crisis, dozens of money laundering schemes linked to corrupt, abusive regimes have come… Read more »
Advancing democracy: What works and why?
“What factors and conditions should exist for local pro-democracy, human rights, and labor organizations to effect positive change?” The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)… Read more »
Stand with North Korean victims
The South Korean government should re-engage on promoting accountability for human rights abuses in North Korea, according to a coalition of rights-oriented groups, including partners of the National Endowment for… Read more »
Democratic rights popular but commitment not so robust
While democracy remains a popular idea globally, average citizens’ commitment to democratic principles is not consistently robust, according to a new 34-nation Pew Research Center survey. Overwhelming majorities say the… Read more »