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Democracy

Total 14 Posts

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

6 min read
Global efforts to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality instead of condemning Russia. African and Latin American countries remain mostly neutral whilst China and India maintain a balancing act through their strategic partnership with Russia.

Don’t trust the news media? That’s good

6 min read
Journalism has been fodder for politicians’ contempt for generations. A huge percentage of the public doesn’t trust the news media either. That mistrust isn’t a bad thing in a democracy.

Mexico protests: Fears for democracy prompt mass demonstrations

5 min read
Many Mexicans fear that the democratic safeguards set up after decades of authoritarian rule are being undermined.

Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader

5 min read
A large proportion of Americans appear to be increasingly drawn to strong, authoritarian leaders who would violate democratic principles – a warning sign that democracy is under serious threat.

Fragile Democracy

3 min read
The share of the world living in either a democracy has taken a steep dive recently. The current fragility of democracy is plain to see.

Never take Democracy for granted

3 min read
The January 8 riot attack on Brazil’s National Congress shows the consequences of choosing corrupt, populist, and fearmongering leaders.

Democracy under attack in Brazil: 5 questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military

6 min read
The sacking of key democratic institutions in Brasilia has parallels with the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol but was different in one key way: the position of the military.
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