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Commentary: Democracy’s survival depends on fighting demagogues. The GOP is embracing them

The House select committee’s investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection has hammered home a fundamental truth about democracy. This cherished form of government, rooted in the will of the people, can be upended by demagogues when political party gatekeepers do not block their ascent to power.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China ends largest-ever military exercises

Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control.

France 24

Taiwan Holds Military Drill after China Repeats Threats

Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island, as it repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control. Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- the highest-ranking elected American…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — America’s top diplomat on Wednesday was hoping to showcase the potential for democracy and climate action here in one of Africa’s largest countries. But backsliding reality got in the way.

Los Angeles Times

David Beetham obituary

Other lives: Politics professor known for his work on democracy and human rights whose teaching style made political theory accessible and relevant

The Guardian - UK

Italy's far-right Meloni on vote: I'm no danger to democracy

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who is leading in opinion polls ahead of next month's elections, is insisting she won't be a danger to democracy if she becomes the country's next premier

The Independent UK

The Northern Agenda: The last house on Holcombe Close

The Wilson family are all that stand in the way of a £250m regeneration project

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Taiwan's rocky road to independence and democracy

Published in 1946, the novel Orphan of Asia, by Taiwanese author Wu Zhou-liu, tells the story of Hu Tai-ming. Born in Japan-occupied Taiwan, brought up in the Chinese tradition, Hu is forced into the Japanese educational system. Eventually he finds himself excluded by the Japanese, and witnessing the horror of…

The Conversation

GOP fascism rises, despite Kansas vote

In Pennsylvania and Arizona, Big Lie supporters have won GOP nominations for governor and other key races

Salon

Administering oath to rebel MLAs amounts to murder of democracy and Constitution, claims Shiv Sena

By finally taking the ministerial oath, the rebels have taken a dip in the Ganga river. But will they be able to “wash the sin of betrayal?" an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' asked.

The Hindu

U.S. defense secretary raises concerns for Tunisia democracy

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that Tunisia's "dream of self-government" was in danger, adding to U.S. criticism of the president's expansion of powers that has already prompted accusations of "unacceptable interference".

Reuters

Droupadi Murmu’s election showcases strength of our democracy: Arjun Munda

Mr. Munda meets President on Indigenous Peoples Day

The Hindu

The Northern Agenda: Hosepipe ban not on the horizon in North

Emergency measures being taken down south as drought fears grow

Manchester Evening News

T-Squared: At long last, here’s the full program for #TribFest22

More than 100 sessions over three jam-packed days. More than 350 speakers. A focus on our cities, our state, our country and our world. The deep dive into politics, policy and democracy that Texas needs right now.

The Texas Tribune

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Brazilians fear return to dictatorship as ‘deranged’ Bolsonaro trails in polls

Hundreds of thousands sign pro-democracy manifesto amid fears the president will promote Trump-style insurrection against democracy

Salon

Lt Col Vindman: "Trump is a cult leader"

Salon talks to the retired Army officer about the many threats Donald Trump poses — foreign, domestic, existential

The Conversation

Washington wants to address anti-west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to three African countries this week is another sign of the Joe Biden administration’s US-Africa policy of reengaging with the continent.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Protect democracy, pass electoral reform

The proposed Electoral Count Reform Act, which would make explicit the process for certifying the Electoral College vote that determines the outcome of a presidential election, should never have been necessary.

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The Independent UK

Ex-Philippine leader and democracy defender Ramos is buried

Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos has been laid to rest in a state funeral

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

The Hindu

New hopes: on the new Vice-President of India and parliamentary democracy

The Vice-President should forge better ties between the Opposition and the executive

The Guardian - UK

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

The Hindu

Biggest contribution of PM Modi was to strengthen democracy: Amit Shah

The Prime Minister eliminated dynastic politics, appeasement and corruption, says Union Home Minister

The Conversation

75 years ago, Britain's plan for Pakistani and Indian independence left unresolved conflicts on both sides – especially when it comes to Kashmir

In 1947, the United Kingdom was exhausted. World War II had ravaged its military and economy, and anti-colonial movements had begun to challenge empires. Within the Indian subcontinent, the U.K. faced two powerful, seemingly irreconcilable nationalist movements: one calling for the creation of Pakistan, a homeland for the Muslims of…

Wales Online

34-minute Darth Vader is irrelevant, says expert on history and politics

Dr Chris Kempshall's new book shows how The Empire used to represent the Soviet Union, then it became the USA

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