He attributed his rags-to-riches ascent to the freedoms of Hong Kong, and has paid a hefty price for defending them.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book
King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.
Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism
María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.
U.S. Warns of Europe’s ‘Civilizational Erasure’ Through Immigration
America’s goal should be “to help Europe correct its current trajectory,” the administration said in its new National Security Strategy.
Democracy Is in Trouble. This Region Is Turning to Its People.
A small corner of Belgium is recruiting ordinary citizens to help create policies. Participants say it’s renewed their faith in government.
Franco Died 50 Years Ago, but He’s Still Winning New Fans in Spain
Young Spaniards are increasingly drawn to the dictator Francisco Franco. So the government is designing apps, games and T-shirts to promote democracy.
María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize Despite Trump’s Campaign
Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.
Machado’s Peace Prize Is Latest Nobel Honor for Female Democracy Campaigners
Women in Iran, Liberia, Yemen and Myanmar have been recognized for their activism, occasionally while they were in prison and faced serious personal risk.
Who Is María Corina Machado, the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
Ms. Machado built Venezuela’s biggest opposition movement and lives in hiding from President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government.
A New Security Decree Weighs Heavily on Italy’s Young Protesters
Students said they feared a longtime tradition of civil disobedience was in jeopardy because of a decree issued in June by the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.