Six people, all 35 or younger, talk about what they are doing to shake up politics on the continent, and what inspired them to step up.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Athens Democracy Forum: Africa Looks Ahead With Hope
Despite its problems, the continent is showing positive signs for democracy. Will that lead to a new future for its 1.2 billion citizens?
Ukraine-Russia War Shows Fight for Democracy Continues
The war between Russia and Ukraine may be an extreme example of the fight over which form of government works best for its citizens, but there are others.
Liberal Democracy in the World View
The belief that individual rights are “self-evident” is being challenged, with large parts of the world instead prioritizing collective benefits.
Behind China-U.S. Tensions Are Misunderstandings, Author Says.
In an interview, the economist Keyu Jin says much of the world is asking the wrong questions — and so is drawing outdated conclusions.
Biden to Urge Nations to Protect and Nurture Democracy
In a speech to the United Nations, President Biden is expected to promote his administration’s achievements around the globe even as he confronts challenges at home.
The 50th Anniversary of the Chile Coup in Photos
Gen. Augusto Pinochet led the violent overthrow of the socialist government of Salvador Allende, seizing power for nearly 17 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the coup and its aftermath.
Democracy in Bangladesh Is Quietly Being Crushed
The most active rivals to the country’s ruling party face dozens, even hundreds, of court cases each, paralyzing the opposition as a crucial election approaches.
Guatemala’s Anti Corruption Crusader is on Cusp of Presidency
Can an intellectual on an anti-graft crusade win the presidency in a nation sliding toward authoritarianism? Guatemala is about to find out.
Are the Trump Indictments a Turning Point? History Says Not Likely.
The latest indictment of former President Donald J. Trump takes the United States to an uncharted place in its history. But other countries’ histories suggest that the prosecution of leaders accused of wrongdoing cannot fix underlying problems.