Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
After Bolsonaro’s Conviction, Brazil Already Considers His Amnesty
Brazil’s top court sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison. The nation’s Congress is already debating how to free him.
Nepal’s New Government Calls Elections. Its Critics Cry Foul.
Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was appointed as interim leader, made speed a priority in a process that other jurists deemed unconstitutional.
Brazil Defies Trump’s Demands by Convicting Bolsonaro
Latin America’s largest nation is shaping up as a test case on how to defy President Trump.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Is On Course to Convict Bolsonaro in Coup Plot
A majority of voting justices said they plan to vote to convict Brazil’s former president of trying to hold onto power. A final verdict could come Thursday.
The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change
Before the destruction began, the Gen Z demonstrators had planned to look good while promoting democracy and sweeping away an entrenched leadership.
How Jair Bolsonaro Tried, and Failed, to Stage a Coup in Brazil
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, stands trial on Tuesday, accused of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 elections. Evidence suggests this is how he tried to do it.
As Bolsonaro Heads to Trial, Brazil Faces a Dilemma: How to Prosecute a President?
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, is heading to trial. But his path there has stirred concern that the judiciary has overstepped its bounds.
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.