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Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy

For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.

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Burkina Faso junta extends military rule for another five years

Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, delaying the transition back to democracy.

Radio France Internationale

Corruption a big worry for young South Africans voting in key elections

Young people are vying for change as South Africa heads to elections after three decades of democracy. Confidence in the ruling ANC, which is tipped to lose its majority, is particularly low for the youngest voters casting their ballots for the first time.

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US president warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’

President entreats graduates at commencement to ‘hold fast’ to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump’s threat to democracy

The Guardian - US

India's Election Faces Heatwave Challenge In Penultimate Phase

India's election faces a unique challenge as a heatwave impacts voter turnout and necessitates special measures. Voters and officials navigate scorching te...

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US, Chinese Defense Chiefs To Meet Following Taiwan Tension

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader.

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Five decades on, what remains of the spirit of Portugal's Carnation Revolution?

The events of April 25, 1974 have left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal and Europe. That evening, a group of 200 left-leaning young Portuguese military captains walked out of their barracks and occupied strategic locations. Tired of the ravages of the dictatorship and colonisation, they won the…

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‘Unlock the door or we’ll kick it down’: why South Africa’s youngest politician is in a hurry for change

Fasiha Hassan is the same age as her country’s democracy and as election day approaches, the politician believes her party, the ANC, must evolve or die

The Guardian - UK

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Military Drills Surround Taiwan Amid Political Chaos

China conducts military drills near Taiwan in response to pro-democracy president, escalating tensions and prompting protests.

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Kenya And U.S. Strengthen Partnership For Global Prosperity

President Biden and President Ruto celebrate 60 years of partnership, focusing on security, economic collaboration, technology, and democracy.

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President Ruto And President Biden Strengthen Kenya-US Partnership

President Ruto of Kenya expresses gratitude to the U.S., discusses democracy, climate challenges, debt resolution, and regional security cooperation during...

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President Biden And Kenyan President Ruto Announce Historic Partnership

President Biden and Kenyan President Ruto discuss cooperation in counterterrorism, economy, technology, and democracy during joint press conference at the ...

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Foreign Interference Threatens Election Security In Michigan

Michigan faces growing concerns over foreign interference in elections, emphasizing the need for security measures to protect democracy.

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China starts 'punishment' military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader

Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te vowed to defend democracy

The Conversation

Moments of hope: how Indians keep pushing back against the hollowing out of democracy

After six weeks of voting in the world’s largest democracy, on June 4, Indians will learn who is to be their next prime minister. Narendra Modi, standing for a third term, is the frontrunner.

Salon

The "issues" are "not a winning message"

"If you want your message to resonate, you can’t be dull, and the Democrats have become more than a little boring"

The Independent UK

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy

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China's Use Of AI Technology Raises Concerns

The House considers restricting China's AI use due to deepfake concerns, posing threats to democracy and truth.

The Guardian - UK

Can Labour bring Britain the major reset we need?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle on Britain’s democracy and governance

The Conversation

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.

Salon

MAGA meltdown amid war over democracy

In Michigan, this schism broke the party — and maybe democracy itself

Newslaundry

Ties, turnout and truths: What intellectual centres in the West say about 2024 polls

Modi’s temple of lies. India a democracy in name only. Progressive South is rejecting Modi. Modification of India is almost complete. Authoritarian drift in the world’s largest democracy. Why is Biden silent on Modi and India’s slide towards autocracy?

Salon

What Trump's Nazi messages are hiding

Now that Trump is finally facing legal consequences for his actions he's amplifying his Hitlerian language

Salon

"Trump is all dominance, all the time”

UC Berkeley professor M. Steven Fish explains the way Trump's "character defects manifest what looks like bravery"

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