Democracy

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World+Biz

US seen as bigger threat to democracy than Russia or China, global poll finds

Inequality is seen as the biggest threat to global democracy, but in the US the power of big tech companies is also seen as a challenge

A man holds up a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi as he takes part in a protest against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 7, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
World+Biz

UN calls for return to democracy in Myanmar, end to violence

Demonstrators hold placards with pictures of Aung San Suu Kyi as they protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
World+Biz

India condemns violence in Myanmar, calls for restoration of democracy

International Women's Day Committee brought out a procession in the capital on Friday. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Some 50 women's organisations march for democracy

US President Joe Biden participates in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
World+Biz

Biden says Americans 'lost faith' in democracy during the pandemic

Protesters gather outside of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta to protest HB 531, which would place tougher restrictions on voting in Georgia, US March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Dustin Chambers
Politics

US faces 'unprecedented assault on democracy,' White House says, backing election reform bill

FILE PHOTO: Mohamed Bazoum sits at his pollitical party headquarters in Niamey, September 14, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney/File Photo
Politics

Niger votes in presidential runoff to usher in first democratic transition

Shakhawat Liton, Journalist, Deputy Executive Editor, The Business Standard. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Can Biden lead the US transition to democracy from democrazy?

Joe Biden gives a high-five to Kamala Harris/Biden campaign website
Analysis

Can Biden lead US transition to democracy from democrazy?

The US Supreme Court is seen through a damaged entrance of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 7. ALEX WONG/GETTY IMAGES/Foreign Policy
Analysis

America can’t promote democracy abroad. It can’t even protect it at home

A file photo of Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif. Photo: Collected
Politics

BNP’s advice on democracy meaningless: Hanif

Awami League and BNP take different approaches to observe 30 December 
Politics

Awami League and BNP take different approaches to observe 30 December 

File photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh

People reaping benefits of democracy: PM