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Africa

Arrest of opposition leader is ‘final nail in the coffin of Tunisian democracy’

Experts say Kais Saied’s crackdown on his political opponents may have reached a point of no return.

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Asia-Pacific

What Biden means when he says we're fighting 'global battle for democracy'

Knowing the true intent behind this slogan is key to understanding why it is so powerful among US leaders — and so dangerous abroad.

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Europe

How to shore up democracy in Eastern Europe after the Ukraine war

'Citizens' Assemblies' have already proven effective at the local level in creating an antidote to authoritarianism.

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Africa

Buying time: Burhan’s strategy in Sudan

He is playing an intricate game to ensure that at the end of the day the military coup will be a “fait accompli.”

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Middle East

Middle Eastern autocrats sigh relief: the U.S. signals Democracy Summit will not change policy

U.S. Middle East policy is likely to maintain long-standing support for the region’s autocratic rule in the belief that it will ensure stability.

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Global Crises

Why it would be better if this Democracy Summit never happened

The Biden administration risks the charge of hypocrisy as it picks and chooses which authoritarians are in, and which are out.