Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Na Kyung Taek’s Photos Exposed a Bloody Crackdown. His Identity Was a Secret.
Na Kyung Taek’s photos bore witness — and helped bring international attention — to the military junta’s brutal suppression of a pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju, South Korea, in 1980.
Mexico’s Presidents Get Only One Term. Is That a Good Thing?
Examining the rare one-term presidential limit.
In Global Elections, Strongmen Are Taken Down a Notch
In Turkey, India and elsewhere, where some feared authoritarian leaders would consolidate power, democracy has proved surprisingly resilient.
Narendra Modi Fell to Earth After Making It All About Himself
The Indian leader used his singular persona to lift his party to new heights. Then the opposition found a way to use his cult of personality against him.
Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as Bastion of Free Speech
A media executive was arrested after his company published critical reports about a powerful government minister.
South Africa’s Young Democracy Leaves Its Young Voters Disillusioned
We spoke to South Africans who grew up in the three decades since the country overthrew apartheid and held its first free election about their lives and plans to vote — or not — in this week’s pivotal election.
Kenyan President’s State Visit: An Antidote to U.S. Troubles in Africa?
The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need.
Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’
Slovakia has long been dogged by criticism that it is prone to authoritarianism, but a frenzy of blame since an assassination attempt has heightened such concerns.
A Would-be Assassin Stirs Europe’s Violent Ghosts
Political violence and polarization stalk Europe today, with ominous echoes of the past.