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Voters’ reaction to Trump’s indictments show that his candidacy is good for US democracy
One might expect that Donald Trump’s four indictments would disrupt his campaign and turn his electoral fortunes around. Especially given that, unlike the campaign-fund...
EU chief admits urgent “need for reform” of 27-strong bloc
Democracy cannot be taken for granted
That is, arguably, the key message from one of the EU’s key political leaders as the bloc enters into...
Niger Coup: Spiraling into Darkness
On July 26, 2023, a group of Nigerien army officers calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil National pour...
Slaughterhouse Myanmar: Field Notes from Dystopia
In a world with no shortage of mass atrocities, the civil war in Myanmar is perhaps the most inescapably dystopian. Ever since the February...
Myanmar in Turmoil: Struggles, Humanitarian Aid, and Hopes for a Democratic Future
Myanmar has endured a complex history characterized by military control, civil war, weak governance, and severe poverty over its decades of independence. A significant...
Autocrats shift gears by exporting repression of freedoms
Increasingly, muzzling political freedoms beyond national borders is part of an autocrat’s toolkit.
Men like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the presidents of...
Haiti: Gangs, Violence and a State in Total Chaos
A few days ago, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an official visit to Haiti, trying to shed light on the situation for the...
Thai leadership hopeful hits familiar roadblocks in search for power
This week, Thai leadership hopeful and Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat hit several obstacles in his quest for the prime ministership.
On Wednesday, Thailand’s...
Why Civic Engagement Matters in Democracy?
Description: Discover the importance of civic engagement in democracy and how it fosters positive change. Explore the significance of government accountability, social cohesion, amplifying...
The Victory of Move Forward Party, Welcoming New Democracy Hope in Thailand
The political landscape of Thailand is taking a step towards a new change after the general election in May 2023. As a result, the...