Europe: Declining local media jeopardizing local democracy and community cohesion
A new report has highlighted how a decline in local and community media is producing a growing trend of “media deserts” across Europe that...
Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?
Mike Johnson, a relatively lesser-known Republican from Louisiana, has taken the gavel as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, ending three...
Africa’s Quest for Economic and Political Change
In order for us to understand the real motives behind the spate of military takeovers in West and Central Africa — eight since 2020...
More Things Change: Elections and Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia
Is Southeast Asia really becoming more authoritarian? And what are the implications for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)? Recent developments in Thailand...
The State of Democracy in Southeast Asia Is Bad and Getting Worse
Just when it seemed that the state of democracy in Southeast Asia, already in dire shape, could not get worse, it did. In the...
Rising Authoritarianism in Latin America: A Threat to Democracy
Democracy in Latin America has experienced a decline in support over the past decade, while backing for authoritarianism has grown, particularly among the youth,...
Why Civic Engagement Matters in Democracy?
Civic engagement plays a vital role in shaping and strengthening democratic societies. It empowers individuals to actively participate in decision-making processes, voice their opinions,...
UN experts warn ‘Arab Interpol’ failing to protect against political extraditions
UN experts have warned the Arab League that a body dubbed the “Arab Interpol” is not shielding people who are wanted over political activities...
The Rise of Popular Protests Around the World
Over 400 significant anti-government protests have erupted worldwide since 2017. More than 132 countries were directly affected. Of these, 135 were significant economic anti-government...
Thai election pits Shinawatra dynasty against military rulers
The scion of Thailand’s most famous political dynasty, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is heading into general elections on Sunday vowing to wrest the south-east Asian country...