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"Millions of Americans don’t feel our democracy can deliver for them"

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends impeachment trial, denies ordering military action, emphasizes commitment to democracy. Court to decide on rem...

Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems

Editorial: The first arrest of a sitting president, over his declaration of martial law, shows the strength of the nation’s safeguards – but also that more must be done

To survive Trump's return, Dr. Gail Christopher heeds, "we must practice disciplines that calm our nervous system"

Despite scandal after scandal, Koreans have shown their solidarity with one another, and the resilience of their institutions, says Youngmi Kim, director of the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies

Americans recently endured another grueling election season, offering plenty of reminders of just how polarized the U.S. has become.

Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens…

Yoon issues first public remarks at constitutional court hearing into whether he should be stripped of office

With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The last time this many red Maga hats descended on Washington DC, American democracy faced a mortal threat. Four years later, and many believe the same may be true again, writes Richard Hall