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Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

The Guardian - UK

Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public confidence in the capacity of governments to address societal concerns.

The Conversation

How Trump's pardons will fuel hate

"We have to prepare ourselves for a much more turbulent and disturbing future," said extremism expert Imara Jones

Salon

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In Slovakia, a frenzy of cultural repression is under way, as we turn back to Soviet times

It is chilling to witness Robert Fico’s purge of state-run arts institutions – and the country’s steady creep to authoritarianism

The Guardian - UK

Senator accuses Trump of executive order ‘blitzkrieg’ to ‘collapse our democracy’

Donald Trump has been accused of carrying out a ‘blitzkrieg’ of executive orders in his first week in office

The Independent UK

Lessons from Ireland: How the country’s electoral system would strengthen Canadian democracy

Justin Trudeau’s biggest regret, he said at his resignation news conference, is failing to achieve electoral reform in Canada — even though he’d promised to do so, and had the opportunity during his first majority government, and didn’t go through with it.

The Conversation

Week One: "Just as bad as we feared"

Trump's first-week performance was calculated, expected — and highly traumatic. What happens next will be crucial

Salon

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Belarus' Lukashenko Wins Controversial Election, Opposition Calls It A Sham

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

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I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of Texans are already seeing a rapid decline in democratic standards.

The Conversation

"Political grief": You're not alone

Collective mourning at this four-year horror show is real, and highly understandable. But we're not helpless

Salon

UK politics: Miliband tells MPs UK needs to ‘speed up, not slow down’ in net zero drive – as it happened

Energy secretary insists there is ‘no contradiction between net zero and economic growth’ in hearing at Commons committee

The Guardian - UK

In the wilderness: Democrats struggle to navigate the politics of new Trump era

Once united in opposition to Trump during his first term, Democrats now flounder with his return to the White House

The Guardian - US

How This Teachers’ Union Is Gearing Up for Trump 2.0

National Education Association leader Becky Pringle says her union is preparing to fight for “our students, our public schools and, honestly, our democracy.”

Capital & Main

As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring

The fall of Bashar Assad’s dictatorship in December 2024 has ushered in a nerve-wracking time of hope and fear for Syrians concerning future governance in the long-war-torn country.

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What is an oligarchy and is Biden right to call it a threat to US democracy?

Ultra-rich individuals are associating with Donald Trump as he ascends to the presidency for his second time

The Independent UK

The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi

Bianca Jagger, ‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang and former minister Andrew Mitchell join calls for the release of the Myanmar leader following the screening of a new Independent TV film on her life

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Denies Ordering Military Actions

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends impeachment trial, denies ordering military action, emphasizes commitment to democracy. Court to decide on rem...

The Guardian - UK

Influence of super rich on Donald Trump threatens democracy, say Patriotic Millionaires

Pro-tax group tell world leaders that ‘wealth extremism’ is damaging trust in media and influencing legal systems

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the South Korean leader’s arrest: democracy is a work in progress

Editorial: The first arrest of a sitting president, over his declaration of martial law, shows the strength of the nation’s safeguards – but also that more must be done

Salon

It's time to ditch toxic social media

To survive Trump's return, Dr. Gail Christopher heeds, "we must practice disciplines that calm our nervous system"

The Guardian - UK

South Korean democracy was nearly toppled by its president. It was saved by its people

Despite scandal after scandal, Koreans have shown their solidarity with one another, and the resilience of their institutions, says Youngmi Kim, director of the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies

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