Tag #Authoritarianism

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Belarus Contacts Emigrants, Targets "Unemployed" in Crackdown

Belarusian authorities are contacting emigrants who left after 2020 and those previously labeled as "unemployed," urging them not to return and in some cases threatening legal action; a Minsk resident received four years for aiding political prisoners.

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Georgian Opposition Boycott Leads to One-Party Rule and Repressive Laws

Following Georgia's October 2024 parliamentary elections, where the ruling Georgian Dream party won 89 of 150 seats amid alleged irregularities, 49 opposition MPs boycotted parliament in December 2024, resulting in a de facto one-party rule that passed several controversial laws and triggered widesp...

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Tajikistan's PDP Sweeps Parliamentary Elections Amidst Opposition Concerns

In Tajikistan's parliamentary elections held on March 2, 2024, President Emomali Rahmon's People's Democratic Party won 49 out of 63 seats, with over 85% voter turnout reported; the Communist Party failed to secure any seats, while international observers raised concerns about the election's fairnes...

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Populist Surge Threatens Liberal Democracies in US and Europe

The article analyzes the rise of populist movements in the US and Europe, linking it to widespread discontent among working-class populations who feel ignored by established elites and institutions. The author warns of the potential threat to liberal democracies if these concerns are not addressed.

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Taiwan's Chiang Kai-shek Statue Park: A Controversial Compromise

Taiwan's Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park houses approximately 200 statues of Chiang Kai-shek, relocated from public spaces due to controversies surrounding his legacy; the park reflects a compromise between preserving history and addressing concerns about the veneration of authoritarianism.

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Orbán Intensifies Crackdown on Critics, Threatening Hungary's Democracy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, emboldened by President Trump's re-election, delivered a speech on February 22nd, 2025, announcing plans to ban Pride parades, constitutionally define gender, and crack down on critics, potentially including expulsions or citizenship revocation.

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Erosion of Democratic Norms in the US

President Trump's actions, including pardoning January 6th rioters and his rhetoric, undermine the US rule of law, separation of powers, and human rights, jeopardizing American democracy and global stability.

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Europe Faces New Geopolitical Reality: A Shifting Global Power Balance

A new global power dynamic is emerging, aligning Russia, Trump's US, and China, posing a threat to European democracy and the EU's competitiveness, pushing Europe to consider new strategic alliances.

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Tajikistan's Parliamentary Election: A Sham Amidst Opposition Exclusion

Tajikistan held parliamentary elections today, with only pro-government parties participating, while opposition groups decried the process as a sham due to the absence of independent observers and restricted media access; 59% voter turnout was reported by midday.

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Pritzker Leads Democratic Opposition Against Trump

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is vehemently criticizing President Trump's policies, warning of dire consequences for vulnerable populations if Medicaid funding is cut, and actively lobbying against the administration's actions while utilizing various media platforms to convey his message.

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US Aligns with Authoritarian Regimes in UN Vote on Ukraine

The Trump administration voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aligning the US with authoritarian regimes like Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, and against 93 nations supporting the resolution, marking a significant departure from decades of US policy.

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Nicaragua Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

The Nicaraguan government withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council on February 27th, 2024, citing a critical report on its human rights record and a recent constitutional reform that further centralized power under President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo. This follows a pattern o...

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