Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2024
Burkina Faso junta extends military rule for another five years Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, delaying the transition back to democracy. Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2024
Corruption a big worry for young South Africans voting in key elections Young people are vying for change as South Africa heads to elections after three decades of democracy. Confidence in the ruling ANC, which is tipped to lose its majority, is particularly low for the youngest voters casting their ballots for the first time. Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2024
US president warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’ President entreats graduates at commencement to ‘hold fast’ to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump’s threat to democracy The Guardian - US · May 25, 2024
India's Election Faces Heatwave Challenge In Penultimate Phase India's election faces a unique challenge as a heatwave impacts voter turnout and necessitates special measures. Voters and officials navigate scorching te... Top News · May 25, 2024
US, Chinese Defense Chiefs To Meet Following Taiwan Tension US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Five decades on, what remains of the spirit of Portugal's Carnation Revolution? The events of April 25, 1974 have left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal and Europe. That evening, a group of 200 left-leaning young Portuguese military captains walked out of their barracks and occupied strategic locations. Tired of the ravages of the dictatorship and colonisation, they won the… France 24 · May 24, 2024
‘Unlock the door or we’ll kick it down’: why South Africa’s youngest politician is in a hurry for change Fasiha Hassan is the same age as her country’s democracy and as election day approaches, the politician believes her party, the ANC, must evolve or die The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan? Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
Chinese Military Drills Surround Taiwan Amid Political Chaos China conducts military drills near Taiwan in response to pro-democracy president, escalating tensions and prompting protests. Top News · May 23, 2024
Kenya And U.S. Strengthen Partnership For Global Prosperity President Biden and President Ruto celebrate 60 years of partnership, focusing on security, economic collaboration, technology, and democracy. Top News · May 23, 2024
President Ruto And President Biden Strengthen Kenya-US Partnership President Ruto of Kenya expresses gratitude to the U.S., discusses democracy, climate challenges, debt resolution, and regional security cooperation during... Top News · May 23, 2024
President Biden And Kenyan President Ruto Announce Historic Partnership President Biden and Kenyan President Ruto discuss cooperation in counterterrorism, economy, technology, and democracy during joint press conference at the ... Top News · May 23, 2024
Foreign Interference Threatens Election Security In Michigan Michigan faces growing concerns over foreign interference in elections, emphasizing the need for security measures to protect democracy. Top News · May 23, 2024
Evening Standard · May 23, 2024 China starts 'punishment' military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te vowed to defend democracy
The Conversation · May 23, 2024 Moments of hope: how Indians keep pushing back against the hollowing out of democracy After six weeks of voting in the world’s largest democracy, on June 4, Indians will learn who is to be their next prime minister. Narendra Modi, standing for a third term, is the frontrunner.
Salon · May 23, 2024 The "issues" are "not a winning message" "If you want your message to resonate, you can’t be dull, and the Democrats have become more than a little boring"
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy
Top News · May 23, 2024 China's Use Of AI Technology Raises Concerns The House considers restricting China's AI use due to deepfake concerns, posing threats to democracy and truth.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024 Can Labour bring Britain the major reset we need? Letters: Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle on Britain’s democracy and governance
The Conversation · May 22, 2024 Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.
Salon · May 22, 2024 MAGA meltdown amid war over democracy In Michigan, this schism broke the party — and maybe democracy itself
Newslaundry · May 22, 2024 Ties, turnout and truths: What intellectual centres in the West say about 2024 polls Modi’s temple of lies. India a democracy in name only. Progressive South is rejecting Modi. Modification of India is almost complete. Authoritarian drift in the world’s largest democracy. Why is Biden silent on Modi and India’s slide towards autocracy?
Salon · May 22, 2024 What Trump's Nazi messages are hiding Now that Trump is finally facing legal consequences for his actions he's amplifying his Hitlerian language
Salon · May 21, 2024 "Trump is all dominance, all the time” UC Berkeley professor M. Steven Fish explains the way Trump's "character defects manifest what looks like bravery"