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Democracy Post DemocracyPost covers the challenges facing democracy around the world. Welcome to DemocracyPost. We used to take the spread of democracy for granted.

Communism collapsed. People power triumphed in one country after another. The Arab Spring promised a new flowering of freedom. How long ago that now seems. Everywhere we look, autocrats are on the march. Populist revolts are upending old assumptions. Democratic institutions face new threats even in places with long traditions of liberal values. Yet there is another story beneath those headlines. I

n poll after poll around the world, citizens constantly reassert their longing for true democracy. They want to choose their own leaders, and they want to hold those leaders accountable for their action. They want to participate in civic life. They want control over their own destinies. This, in short, is the story of 21st-century democracy – a story that DemocracyPost can tell like no one else. Our reporting will examine the struggles of dissidents and reformers, the push for free elections and the fight against corruption. Our authors will road-test strategies for circumventing dictators and promoting positive social change. We will explore the theories and realities of revolution, the complexities of political participation, and the special role of the middle class. We’ll look at tensions between reformers and autocrats in places ranging from Hong Kong to Istanbul — and we’ll be sure to include the “consolidated democracies” of the West, where so many of the old certainties suddenly appear to be up for grabs. While many of our contributors undoubtedly favor democracy over despotism, our reporting will come from a range of perspectives, opinions and disciplines. We will eschew grand abstractions and scholasticism in favor of the practical and concrete. And, in the true democratic spirit, we will give privileged place to writers from the countries we’re covering — people who have an immediate and personal interest in the outcome. We can’t claim to be entirely disinterested. By sharing our reporting about the challenges facing democracy around the world, we hope to contribute to the betterment of democratic institutions. By making our reporting as accessible as possible, we aim to open up the discussion of democracy to new audiences. And by striving for accuracy and depth, we aim to combat the rise of misinformation and to promote the kind of well-informed debates that are the lifeblood of true democracy. We hope you will join us.

Must-read on the protests in Belarus
08/16/2020

Must-read on the protests in Belarus

In Belarus, it's a male-chauvinist president vs. the "Women in White."

It's thrilling to see this surge in support for democracy - including thousands of people showing up at rallies in small...
08/03/2020

It's thrilling to see this surge in support for democracy - including thousands of people showing up at rallies in small towns

The people of Belarus are demonstrating their desire for change.

"Pompeo’s approach suggests that instead he seeks to reinterpret human rights within a narrow and highly partisan agenda...
07/16/2020

"Pompeo’s approach suggests that instead he seeks to reinterpret human rights within a narrow and highly partisan agenda."

The problem with the secretary of state's Commission on Unalienable Rights.

Members of the younger generation have taken to social media to express their frustration with the king— over everything...
05/15/2020

Members of the younger generation have taken to social media to express their frustration with the king— over everything from blocking rush-hour traffic for the royal motorcade to his bizarre lifestyle. By Pavin Chachavalpongpun

Royalty isn't what it used to be.

"Many Americans simultaneously believe Trump is a dangerous bigot unfit for office and that he should be reelected so lo...
02/18/2020

"Many Americans simultaneously believe Trump is a dangerous bigot unfit for office and that he should be reelected so long as the economy stays on track. Those voters will likely cast the deciding votes."

What would you be willing to accept so long as your 401(k) goes up?

02/14/2020

What are the generals so afraid of?

"One of the most important norms in any democracy is the shared expectation that elected officials who abuse their offic...
02/03/2020

"One of the most important norms in any democracy is the shared expectation that elected officials who abuse their official powers for personal or political gain must face severe consequences. Trump will face none."

The constraints on Trump's power are falling away.

"We owe it to the dead, their families and all those who suffered in that tunnel of darkness that was the Bosnian War to...
02/03/2020

"We owe it to the dead, their families and all those who suffered in that tunnel of darkness that was the Bosnian War to remember what really happened." By Janine Di Giovanni

Why we should fight the urge to revise the past.

"A new generation of Turkish Islamists is coming into being — forged by the dual pressures of capitalist consumption and...
12/27/2019

"A new generation of Turkish Islamists is coming into being — forged by the dual pressures of capitalist consumption and government-sponsored religiosity." By Can Dündar

Turkish Islamism is becoming increasingly urbanized, worldly and secular.

"In 2019, we have finally seen protesters, voters and activists reassert their belief in democratic ideals. The results ...
12/27/2019

"In 2019, we have finally seen protesters, voters and activists reassert their belief in democratic ideals. The results in most places remain inconclusive. But the battle has been joined, from the United States to Eastern Europe, from Africa to Asia and Latin America." By Frida Ghitis

This year we saw protesters, voters and activists reassert their belief in democratic ideals.

"The case marks a milestone in the , where 145 journalists have been killed since the early 1990s. It also provides a g...
12/20/2019

"The case marks a milestone in the , where 145 journalists have been killed since the early 1990s. It also provides a glimmer of hope, especially to journalists and human rights workers who have borne the brunt of President Rodrigo Duterte’s assault on democratic norms." By Sheila Coronel

A bright spot amid President Rodrigo Duterte’s assault on democratic norms.

A fresh take on the UK election: "While Americans scramble to think about what the British election means for the Democr...
12/13/2019

A fresh take on the UK election: "While Americans scramble to think about what the British election means for the Democratic primary, few have stopped to consider the opposite: How have American politics warped British elections?"

The burdens of the special relationship.

Like Mohammed bin Salman, the UAE’s leadership is attempting a double game, distracting the West with talk of modernizat...
12/11/2019

Like Mohammed bin Salman, the UAE’s leadership is attempting a double game, distracting the West with talk of modernization and moderate Islam while it fights tooth and nail against democracy and human rights across the region." By Iyad El-Baghdadi and Ahmed Gatnash

The values of moderation, tolerance and peace do not exist without respect for human rights.

An excellent take on tomorrow's Algerian election by Nabila Ramdani: "The real momentum for change in Algeria lies with ...
12/11/2019

An excellent take on tomorrow's Algerian election by Nabila Ramdani: "The real momentum for change in Algeria lies with young people - those who are protesting peacefully against entrenched Algerian institutions, including the military."

The role of the military is dividing Algeria ahead of this week's epochal election.

United Russia is doing its best to prevent any rivals from having a chance. By Vladimir Kara-Murza
12/03/2019

United Russia is doing its best to prevent any rivals from having a chance. By Vladimir Kara-Murza

United Russia knows it needs all the help it can get.

“The rising number of abductions and the open acknowledgment of a policy of targeted killings all suggest that Erdogan i...
12/03/2019

“The rising number of abductions and the open acknowledgment of a policy of targeted killings all suggest that Erdogan is preparing to become even more aggressive in his treatment of his enemies abroad.” By Can Dündar

Turkey's president has given his spies sweeping authority to kidnap or kill dissidents abroad

"But does evidence even matter anymore? If it doesn’t, what does that say about the state of our democracy?" By Brian Kl...
11/26/2019

"But does evidence even matter anymore? If it doesn’t, what does that say about the state of our democracy?" By Brian Klaas

Does evidence even matter anymore?

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