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Biden won thanks to 23,000 voters in three states

Even without Trump, US democracy looks shaky

Political transition

Is Tunisia’s democracy at risk?

In its relations with Tunisia, the EU should focus on the needs of this young democracy rather than its own interests

Deradicalisation

“Teaching democracy is just as important as teaching maths”

Ahmad Mansour, expert in extremism prevention, calls for more democracy education in schools and integration courses

Social media

Increasingly manipulated forum

Online trolls’ disinformation is undermining Philippine democracy

Authoritarian rule

Fact and fiction

In the Philippines, pro-Duterte activism on social media keeps people agitated and misinformed

Algeria

Protestors still call for genuine democracy in Algeria

Why the constitutional referendum did not end Algeria’s political crisis

Blog

Why non-violence makes sense for Belarussian opposition

Two political scientists argue that civil disobedience is the most promising way to oppose an authoritarian regime

Chile’s constitutional referendum

Revolt of the masses

Aiming for a more egalitarian society, Chileans will revise their constitution

Our view

Movements are often formally leaderless - and yet powerful

How political movements differ from formal organisations – and why non-violence often leads to success

Police misconduct

Sudden eruption of anger

Why Nigeria’s government found itself forced to disband a notorious police in October

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.