EU, US voice concern over Poland’s ‘Russian influence’ committee

They say new legislation could block free and fair elections in country.

· 11 months ago

EU, US voice concern over Poland’s ‘Russian influence’ committee

Protests rock France after Macron rams through pension reform

Unions call government’s move 'a complete denial of democracy'.

· 1 year ago

Protests rock France after Macron rams through pension reform

Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election

90 million people set to vote in country’s first 3-cornered fight for position.

· 1 year ago

Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election

Choose govt which brings stability to country’s democracy, says Iswami

Indonesian journalists association says doing so will bring progress, political stability.

· 1 year ago

Choose govt which brings stability to country’s democracy, says Iswami

Don’t stop democracy classes at varsities, says student

UIAM scholar says artist Fahmi Reza's tutorials are not politically motivated.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 1 year ago

Don’t stop democracy classes at varsities, says student


A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy

26% of citizens want Trump to run again in 2024, according to CBS.

· 2 years ago

A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy

Qatar opens registration for October 2 polls

Only descendants of Qataris who were citizens in 1930 are eligible to vote and stand.

· 2 years ago

Qatar opens registration for October 2 polls

All the wrong signals from Parliament

Commentary by Emmanuel Joseph · 2 years ago · 2 comments

All the wrong signals from Parliament

Parliamentary democracy not the solution for Malaysia

* Arveent Kathirtchelvan reads The Malaysian Insight.

· 2 years ago · 1 comment

Suspension of parliament puts democracy at risk

· 3 years ago

Govt only as good as its leaders, says Dr Mahathir

Even the best of systems will only work if there is someone of quality at the helm, he says.

By Kamles Kumar · 3 years ago · 3 comments

Govt only as good as its leaders, says Dr Mahathir

Chinese court jails 10 HK democracy activists for up to 3 years

Group also fined 20,000 yuan each over bid to flee city by speedboat to seek sanctuary in Taiwan.

· 3 years ago

Chinese court jails 10 HK democracy activists for up to 3 years

8 Hong Kong activists arrested over security law protest

Detainees include veteran activist 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung, Democratic Party ex-chief Wu Chi-wai, ex-legislator Eddie Chu and rally organiser Figo Chan.

· 3 years ago

8 Hong Kong activists arrested over security law protest

Thai democracy movement vows fresh protests after PM snub

Signs on social media indicate protesters preparing to return to the streets today.

· 3 years ago

Thai democracy movement vows fresh protests after PM snub

Police arrest 21 at Thai pro-democracy rally

Charges against them include obstructing cops and causing disorder.

· 3 years ago

Police arrest 21 at Thai pro-democracy rally