We live in a global ‘age of rage’ – and it’s entering a new phase
After a high point in 2011, it looked like a global wave of protest had crested. But another one is surging.
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Mongolia: An unexpected bastion of democracy thanks to its youth
While democracy is struggling globally and especially in Asia, Mongolians continue to vote and engage.
To defeat tyranny today, look to the past
Amid the rising forces of populism and nationalism, it's easy to fear a new age of tyranny. But history proves tyrants are often no match against democracy and its defenders.
Book review: The Death of Expertise
Tom Nichols' book The Death of Expertise examines why the relationship between experts and citizens in a democracy is collapsing, and what can be done about it.
Is Indonesia’s ‘pious democracy’ safe from Islamic extremism?
An expert on Islam and democracy examines the threat to the world's largest Muslim majority country.
The Venezuelan government’s newest opponent is a state-funded orchestra
Musicians who learned how to play through a state-funded program called El Sistema are taking their instruments to the streets to protest the government.
Why South Africa’s public protector has overstepped her mandate
The prevailing mandate of the South African Reserve Bank is informed by sound economics and the need to protect the institution from the whims of politicians.
Australians are increasingly non-partisan: Morrison
Scott Morrison's comments reflect the concern in the government at the difficulty it is finding in cutting through to the electorate.
Politics podcast: Gladys Berejiklian on the need to reform federal-state partnerships
Politics podcast: Gladys Berejiklian on the need to reform federal-state partnerships.
With her government having just handed down a budget with an enviable surplus, Gladys Berejiklian says the Gonski legislation will leave NSW better off 'in terms of dollars'.
South Africa’s central bank row points to dangerous levels of intolerance
A financial system that is sure to collapse if the central bank cares about people’s well-being goes against democratic principle.
The threat to South Africa’s democracy runs deeper than state capture
South Africa's democracy is in trouble. But the challenge is less about who should control state institutions, and more about how they can be refashioned to deliver to the poor.
Is Trump’s definition of ‘the rule of law’ the same as the US Constitution’s?
The rule of law can take on different meanings depending whom you ask and where you are – but in the US it pretty much means one thing.
South Africa will need a government of national healing after Zuma leaves
South Africa needs to start thinking about life after President Jacob Zuma. Given the damage that he's done, serious thought should be given to forming a government of national unity.
Surge in young voters is the first sign of a return to proud working-class politics
Younger voters have been patronised and overlooked for too long – and when politics is meaningful for them, they take part with gusto.
Modi and Erdoğan: strong leaders putting their democracies in peril
The leaders of Turkey and India have plenty in common.
Four reasons why the French parliamentary elections matter
Emmanuel Macron may have won the presidential election, but his agenda could fail if his party doesn't get a majority in Parliament.
Democracy is looking sickly across southern Africa
Democracy is in a parlous state in many countries in southern Africa. Autocrats hold onto power, while electorates have little to choose from at the polls.
Speak. Vote. Debate. Meet. Repeat. Why the mental health of MPs is at risk
Workplaces stresses and the weight of great expectations take a toll on well-being.
Charting a course to government by the crowd, for the crowd
The internet has been the bogeyman of democracy over the last 12 months. It's time to harness its power and redress the balance.
Making sense of Russiagate: what do Russians think?
Russian media both hint toward the Russian regime’s prowess in influencing the US election, while simultaneously treating the accusation as baseless Western propaganda.
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