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Niger Coup: Military Takeover Is a Setback for Democracy and US Interests in West Africa
On July 26, a coup took place in Niger, resulting in the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum, which represents a rollback of the progress made in recent years in building democratic institutions.
Thai Politics Moves Forward Without Move Forward
The failure of Pita Limjaroenrat to be appointed as Thailand’s prime minister, despite the success of his party Move Forward in the May 2023 general elections, highlights a generational divide in the country's politics.
As Contentious Judicial ‘Reform’ Becomes Law in Israel, Netanyahu Cements His Political Legacy
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legacy will likely be marked by shifting the state’s stance rightwards, stymying a Palestinian state and increasing ties with non-democratic foreign governments.
Protests Condemn Military-Appointed Senators for Ignoring the Choice of Thai Voters
Protests broke out in Thailand after military-appointed senators blocked Pita Limjaroenrat, who led Move Forward Party to win landslide victory in national election, from being the next prime minister.
Is Democracy the Only Game in Town in Taiwan?
Survey revealed that a sizable portion of the Taiwanese public evaluated one of the authoritarian-era leaders favorably.
Even With Political Nemesis Prayuth on the Ropes, Thai Democracy Advocates Still Glum
Despite the suspension of the prime minister, the same authoritarian players still dominate Thai politics.
China Threatens the West’s Primacy, Not Its Democratic Systems
Cold War tropes misrepresent Beijing’s challenge, and exaggerate its material and ideological power.
Chinese-Australian Cartoonist Badiucao Walks a Fine Line To Avoid Being Politically Hijacked
Chinese dissident cartoonist Badiucao finds it increasingly difficult to make his voice heard in Australia.
Australian Wine Is the Latest Democratic Unifier
Politicians around the world have been calling on consumers to buy a bottle of Australian wine to show support for Australia’s fight against China’s punitive sanctions.
What David Graeber Means for Hong Kong and Taiwan
Democracy is often assumed to be a Western idea. Not for David Graeber.