‘Free at last’: When South Africa voted in democracy, kicked out apartheid | Nelson Mandela News
He cast a vote. There is nothing remarkable about that. In this year alone nearly 50 percent of the world’s population will head to the polls in at…
Supreme Court immunity arguments show Trump is a master of corruption
I have badly underestimated Donald Trump. Thursday was the day that his justices — it turns out that they are indeed his justices on the…
‘The election is a vote not for democracy, but for autocracy’ | Newsfeed
NewsFeedIf the rights of minorities are not being protected, then claims of democracy are fraudulent, journalist and professor Amitava Kumar said of India’s ongoing elections.Published…
President Joe Biden says ‘extreme voices’ against racial equality put democracy at risk
1 of 3 | President Joe Biden delivers virtual remarks at the National Action Network Convention at the White House on Friday, April. The president…
Former Trump officials are among his most vocal opponents
NEW YORK — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to…
The Fall of Erdogan’s AKP: A Watershed Moment for Turkey’s Future
The local elections in Turkey on Sunday 31st of March have reshaped the country’s political landscape, carrying significant implications for its future trajectory. President Recep…
From Critique to Creator: India’s Quest for Fair Democracy Assessment
When faced with a systemic flaw, the pivotal decision emerges regarding adherence to established constraints versus pioneering a novel paradigm. India, in this context, has…
Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?
Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better. Source link
Democracy on a Grand Scale: navigating India’s 2024 general elections
India's upcoming general elections, commencing on April 19, have attracted global attention as they represent the world's most intricate electoral exercise, courtesy of its position…
Takjil War Phenomena in Indonesia: Democracy in Diversity
The phenomenon of “Takjil War” has hit Indonesia. This can be seen from the many social media posts monitored from Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and even…
China’s relentless cyber war is a direct challenge to Western democracy – these state-sponsored attacks must be stopped
China crisisTHE extent of China’s cyber war against the West is laid bare by accusations that its hackers accessed the personal details of 40million British…
Peruvian democracy weakened as government consolidates control: Report | Politics News
Peruvian democracy has continued to deteriorate more than a year after the removal of former President Pedro Castillo, according to a recent report from the…
AI is turbocharging disinformation attacks on voters, especially in communities of color
As the general election campaign begins in earnest, we can expect disinformation attacks to target voters, especially in communities of color. This has happened before:…
‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition? | India Election 2024 News
New Delhi, India – The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by India’s financial crime investigation agency on Thursday night has triggered near-unanimous condemnation…
At Gridiron dinner, Biden says that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 is mentally unfit: ‘The other’s me’
WASHINGTON — The big news this week, President Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party’s nomination for president.…
Transcript of President Biden’s State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — A transcript of President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House:…
Watch live: In State of Union address, Biden touts protecting democracy, women’s rights
1 of 12 | President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in…
Column: In 2024, it’s an election between authoritarianism and the uncommitted
Super Tuesday is over and so is any hope that Donald Trump isn’t speeding toward the White House. With clear victories in the primaries, including…
‘Mega election’ 2024 could be a landmark for democracy
Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be “free from hatred” and respect the will of the people, but there…
China, Modernization, High Level Development and New World Order
1. China is entering the “two sessions” time. How do you view the significance of the “Two Sessions” in China and the decisions made by…