A huge crowd of protesters gathered in Istanbul

Istanbul Protests: Mass Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Opposition Leader’s Arrest

A massive wave of protests swept through Istanbul on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets, expressing their outrage over the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu. The former mayor of Istanbul was detained last week...
A supporter of presidential candidate Călin Georgescu holds up the Romanian flag.

Mercenary Horaţiu Potra Calls for Armed Uprising After Election Controversy in Romania

A political firestorm has erupted in Romania after far-right election front-runner Călin Georgescu was barred from participating in the May rerun of the country’s presidential election. The controversy has taken a dangerous turn, as mercenary and former militia leader Horaţiu...
Georgian elections 2024 polls

Georgia’s Political Rift with the EU Deepens After Controversial Elections and Diplomatic Visit

Tensions between Georgia and the European Union (EU) have escalated in the wake of Georgia’s contentious parliamentary elections last month, which many international observers claim were plagued by irregularities. A high-profile delegation from EU member states visited Tbilisi on Monday,...
Joko Widodo- Indonesia

Joko Widodo’s Legacy: A Decade of Transformation, Contradictions, and Challenges for Indonesian Democracy

In 2014, Joko Widodo, affectionately known as Jokowi, was the symbol of hope, democracy, and change in Indonesia. With a simple white ribbon tied around his head, warning against electoral fraud, he electrified packed campaign rallies, symbolizing a fresh start...
Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as New Leader of Japan’s LDP: Turning Point for Nation’s Politics?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishida as the head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP's strong majority in the National Diet, this victory effectively positions...

Changing Face of Democracy: Elections in Asia’s Emerging Markets

Asia's emerging markets have become a focal point for global observers, particularly as they undergo significant transformations in their political landscapes. The evolution of democracy in these regions is complex, influenced by a mix of historical legacies, economic aspirations, and...
Myanmar Coup

Myanmar Resistance Gains Ground in Fight for Democracy

In Myanmar's war-torn borderlands, a discernible pattern has emerged. From Myitkyina and Bhamo in northern Kachin state to Lashio in northeastern Shan and Sittwe on the Bay of Bengal, the Myanmar Army is retreating into urban bastions fortified by air...
Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina’s Role in Shaping Democracy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Hasina, has emphasized the importance of democracy for the country's development as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. She praised the country's sovereignty, independence, and democratic rights, stating that without democracy, development cannot occur. Despite...
Serbia

Extraordinary Elections in Serbia: A Turning Point for Democracy?

Extraordinary Elections in Serbia: A Turning Point for Democracy?On 17 December 2023, extraordinary parliamentary elections in Serbia, Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, and local elections for Belgrade and 65 local self-governments will take place. The most significant elections...
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reassessing Canada-India Relations: The Fallout from the Nijjar Assassination and Its Impact on Democracy and Sovereignty

On June 18, 2023, the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, escalated into a major diplomatic crisis between Canada and India. Following the murder outside a Sikh cultural center, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
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