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Today, we remember the 1974 Carnation Revolution. But as memories of dictatorship fade, anti-democratic forces are on the rise, says political scientist Vicente Valentim

India criticizes US human rights report as biased, highlighting its commitment to human rights and democracy. Ongoing dialogue between the two countries.

Thousands of people in Portugal are marking the fiftieth anniversary of the country's Carnation Revolution – a military coup that put an end to Europe's longest dictatorship and to 13 years of colonial wars in Africa. The 1974 revolt, which was led by a group of idealist left-leaning young military…

Devolution has been too cautious, and England has less say about community affairs than almost any other democracy, says academic Tony Travers

Portugal on Thursday marks 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

Xiaolei Wu sentenced to prison for cyberstalking and threatening pro-democracy advocate in the US. Case highlights importance of upholding free speech rights.

Chinese student sentenced in the US for threatening pro-democracy activist, highlighting the importance of protecting democratic values.

The BJP needs to evolve a political culture in which disagreements with opponents are negotiated through fair contests

The $95bn package allots funds to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, which desperately needs munitions for its war with Russia

There is a discernible erosion of trust in democratic systems but all is not lost