Democracy's Challenges and Demands
6 articles from 4 countries
Citizens in some nations may sacrifice democratic principles for national good, while in Nepal, the Prime Minister faces criticism for prioritizing digital communication over parliamentary dialogue. Young Latin Americans demand democracy that delivers development and inclusion, and a forum in Brasilia calls for action. Croatia emphasizes that democracy requires strong civil society beyond elections.
Nigeria's NILDS aims to be global intellectual hub for democracy
- The Director-General of Nigeria's National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, aims to establish the institute as a global intellectual hub for democracy. - Sulaiman highlighted his seven-year stewardship, emphasizing institutional development, staff welfare, research, and capacity building. - He urged young Nigerians to actively participate in democratic…
Trump's 'conspiratorial' America: China blamed for undermining democracy
- Donald Trump is accusing China of undermining democracy and elections, framing it as an external threat. - Critics argue Trump is sowing distrust in the U.S. electoral system to reshape it in his fa…
South Korea to Designate Dec. 3 as 'National Sovereignty Day' to Commemorate Democracy Movement
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced plans to designate December 3rd as 'National Sovereignty Day.' - This day will commemorate the 'Revolution of Light,' a non-violent resistance against …
Taiwan's century of democracy showcased in Yilan exhibition
- Yilan's "Democratic Tracing Hall" is exhibiting "Ink Traces, Poetic Narratives - Tracing Taiwan's Century of Democracy." - Premier Cho Jung-tai and political advisor Lin Kuo-chang attended the openi…
Don’t Abandon Democracy, Join Politics Instead, Nigerian Institute DG Tells Youths
- Nigerian youths are urged to actively participate in politics instead of abandoning democracy. - The Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, challenged them to join parties an…
Premier Cho Visits Yilan Democracy Museum, Stresses Generational Spirit Transfer
- Premier Cho Jung-tai visited the Democracy Tracing Museum in Yilan, emphasizing the generational inheritance of democratic spirit. - He highlighted Yilan's status as a sacred site for democracy and …