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South Korean lawmakers block martial law decree, emphasizing democracy and rule of law.

Martial law declaration in South Korea leads to panic and uncertainty among citizens, raising concerns about democracy and the nation's future.

A small price to pay for glorious managed democracy

It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated misinformation would overwhelm the…

Letters: The west cannot in good conscience continue to press for democracy when it denies it at the core of the global system, writes Simon Prentis

Protests and recounts follow far-right candidate's lead in Romanian presidential race, raising concerns for democracy and stability.

Adani is back in the news this week – unsurprisingly, not on NDTV. I’m more interested in the timing of this scam. In the US, the White House has significant influence over foreign affairs. I suspect the indictment’s release aligns with the recent election. The Biden administration may have delayed…

Anti-incumbency fervor, populist rage and elite disconnection — all facets of the same global democratic crisis

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion was tabled before the senate in September 2024 to extend the presidential term limit…