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For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests has passed like any other weekday

In banning a schools debate on Palestinian sovereignty, our leaders have revealed the nation we’re becoming, says Rune Lykkeberg, editor-in-chief of the Danish newspaper Information

Mexico's one-party show.

Letter: The country is a successful democracy that has reasserted its independence, and is pursuing peace and security, says Alun Michael

Countless Americans want the party leadership to stand up for democracy. Instead, the executive committee remains in a bubble

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power.

Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient

"There is virtually nothing Trump can do for the Republican base to not support him"

As the anniversary of the 1989 massacre approaches, the Uyghur activist reflects on his lifelong dedication to the fight for democracy

For democracy!

U2 frontman Bono has revealed that the band work as a "democracy", although The Edge's creative ideas are most likely to be taken on board.