The sense of a dysfunctional, if not entirely broken, democratic system in the United States has foreign rivals crowing — and suggesting that it has no business lecturing other nations.
Tag: Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021)
Telegram Messaging App Struggles Over New Fans From Far Right
The app has helped fuel democracy movements in Iran and Belarus but now faces scrutiny as extremists and conspiracy theorists flock to it amid crackdowns by Facebook and Twitter on disinformation.
Capitol Riot Puts Spotlight on ‘Apocalyptically Minded’ Global Far Right
Leaderless but united by racist ideology that has been supercharged by social media, extremists have built a web of real and online connections that worries officials.
Barred From U.S. Under Trump, Muslims Exult in Biden’s Open Door
Few foreigners welcomed President Biden’s election victory as enthusiastically as the tens of thousands of Muslims who have been locked out of the United States for the past four years.
Trump Bequeaths Biden an Upended World
The sheen is off America. But betting against the country’s capacity for reinvention was never a good idea.
From the Capitol to Australian Skies, Misinformation Finds Supporters
Australia’s ruling party defends its own, even when colleagues spread misinformation about the Capitol siege and the coronavirus. Why?
Facebook and Twitter Face International Scrutiny After Trump Ban
Human rights groups and activists have spent years urging the companies to do more to remove content that encouraged violence.
Millions Flock to Telegram and Signal as Fears Grow Over Big Tech
The encrypted messaging services have become the world’s hottest apps over the last week, driven by growing anxiety over the power of the biggest tech companies and privacy concerns.
How Le Pen, Baudet and More in Europe Are Looking Away From Trump
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.
European Populists Who Looked to Trump Now Look Away
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.