Tag "democracy"
The US abdicates a key role at UN Human Rights Council
In another sign of its abdication of global leadership, the US has decided to withdraw from the UN human rights council, citing the latter’s hostility to Israel and favorable treatment to regimes with unsavory human rights records. What are the consequences for the world – and the Council’s future?
Fading tulips: Kyrgyz presidential vote comes amid rising authoritarianism
The presidential election in Kyrgyzstan to be held on 15 October 2017 promises to be the region’s most contentious and unpredictable since the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
The dangers of Europe’s failure to defend democracy
Europe is increasingly holding back when faced with clear violators of democratic norms, from the far-flung DRC to neighbouring countries like Turkey. The ramifications end up jeopardising Europe’s own security. Earlier
Trust is in short supply in recent years. What does that mean for investors?
New data suggests plummeting levels of trust worldwide in many governmental and private institutions, with far-reaching international consequences.
Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan: future EU members?
The European Union has eyed the South Caucasus for the past two decades. After successful expansion to parts of Eastern Europe, GRI asks: could the South Caucasus could be next?
Why the future of Arab left-wing nationalism matters
The United States is about to adopt a realpolitik foreign policy in the Middle East. This will mean relying on one of the oldest ideologies in the region.
Forecasting unconventional elections: What can be done?
Despite unforgivable slips in the 2016 US presidential race, the polling industry must be strengthened, not discredited for future political outcomes.
The rise of the right in Austria could be a political tipping point
On October 2nd, a presidential election in Austria could mark the tipping point of changing political tides and usher in a cycle of right-wing politics.
La Nuit Debout: the new French Indignants?
Since the protest against the draft labour reform began on the 31st of March, the Place de la République in Paris has been overcrowded every night.
Myanmar’s first freely elected parliament gets under way
Myanmar’s first freely elected parliament held its opening session on Monday. This significant step on Myanmar’s road to democracy will send a positive sign to investors looking for stable business
