Stumbling Democracy
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Large numbers of Americans want a strong, anti-democratic leader. Sounds familiar?
The United States may be in early stages of democratic decline.
Tarah Williams, The Conversation, Andrew Bloeser, The Conversation & Brian Harward, The Conversation
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Opinion: Why India has lost the right to call itself a liberal democracy
While liberals are being dismissed as misguided and irrelevant, Indian democracy is being co-opted by an entity that has come to be described as the People.
Rajgopal Saikumar
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Mohamed Morsi: Most Egyptians may not mourn the death of their democratically elected president
Morsi’s fate is by no means exceptional. He is the latest victim of a regime committed to imposing its will on the nation.
Dina Rezk, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Mizoram Assembly polls: EC defers counting of votes to December 4
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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IMD issues cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh for December 3 and 4
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Democracy is decaying around the world, one law at a time
From India to Poland to America, even historically strong democracies are passing legislation that makes it harder and riskier to engage in peaceful protests.
Chrystie Flournoy Swiney, The Conversation
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Have the Americans lost faith in democracy? A survey offers interesting insights
It is feared that there is a declining attachment to democratic institutions, especially among younger citizens.
Marc Fleurbaey, The Conversation
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Crisis of democracy: What happened to protection of rights for all under the rule of law?
Populism threatens to suffocate liberal democracy and its institutions.
Joanna Korey
Video
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge