Myanmar’s astonishing transformation towards democracy has brought allies
US and Myanmar Continue to Repair Relationship
by Adrian Tawfik •
International Democracy
All of Democracy Chronicles news on democracy in an international context with no question over whether democracy is for everyone. Enjoy!
Candidates Censored by Iran’s Discredited Regime
by Adrian Tawfik •
Any notion of democracy is gone again as Iran bars all legitimate opposition
China Angry as Dissident Receives Award
by Adrian Tawfik •
Dissident “Blind Lawyer” of China receives award based on years of activism
Canada PM Pushes Direct Election of Senate
by Adrian Tawfik •
Prime Minister Harper pushes for direct election of Canadian Senators following scandal
Ukraine Continues March Towards EU Integration
by Adrian Tawfik •
European giant Ukraine continues reforms designed for integration with EU
Changes Ahead as Algeria Opposition Leader Sick
by Adrian Tawfik •
Main Algeria opposition to dictatorship is very ill just like dictator he seeks to oust
Democracy and Capitalism: An Unfinished Symphony
by Adrian Tawfik •
Author wonders about state of democracy worldwide and prospects going forward
Ban Ki Moon Slams Joseph Kony Genocide
by Adrian Tawfik •
UN Secretary General slams mass violence of Kony’s militia in new speech
Khan Wins Redo Election in Pakistan’s Karachi
by Adrian Tawfik •
Pakistan’s Karachi confirms election win of Khan’s party following assassination
Democracy in Trouble as Governments Fail
by Adrian Tawfik •
As governments across the world hit economic roadblocks, citizens demand democracy
Algeria Dictator in Coma Amid News Blackout
by Adrian Tawfik •
News reports about Algeria dictator’s ill health have been repressed by force
Vietnam Dictatorship Accused of Activist Clampdown
by Adrian Tawfik •
Renewed series of arrests and general repression against Vietnam activists
Latin America Considers Pot Legalization
by Adrian Tawfik •
Legalization of marijuana and derivatives would be revolutionary for Latin America
Myanmar Frees Another Batch of Political Prisoners
by Adrian Tawfik •
Myanmar reforms continue apace as country looks for American support
Of Social Media and Civic Engagement
by Adrian Tawfik •
Across the world, citizen participation in government is being transformed by social media