Latest in Tag: democracy Highlight
Latest in Tag: democracy
Democracy, Economy, and “Brexit”
What has quite apparently thus far so considerably delayed the implementation of the 23 June 2016 referendum’s results, are of course its economic implications over which no consensus seems to be reachable
Essebsi: The veteran politician who led Tunisia to democracy
“He championed national consensus, women’s rights, full access of all Tunisians to country’s democratic processes,” says scholar
Op-ed review: Supporting regime rhetoric, state institutions
Spot on unemployed journalists, children rights’ protection
Peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea will promote democracy
How did this turnaround, which some are calling historic, come about?
Social media and democracy: friends or foes?
Social media affects how people think and behave without them being aware, such as in the case of elections integrity, billionaire George Soros says
In Cartoon: Arab Spring and Democracy
The back and forth movement of democracy and violence between Arab countries and the west
Democracy and violence have disparate missions and routes that are not comparable. Yet, this reality should not keep us from admitting that while western countries, led by the United States, have failed to promote the spread of democracy to the Arab World, a small number of Arab terrorists have successfully managed to extend their violent …
Myanmar makes a new attempt at unity
A peace conference between Myanmar’s long-embattled government and ethnic minorities has begun under Aung San Suu Kyi’s supervision. Can her history and charisma help overcome decades of civil war and mistrust?
Apart from state repression, why has democracy failed in Egypt?
The only authentic attempt to establish democracy in Egypt—the revolt against Mubarak in 2011— was a complete failure. There is no doubt that Mubarak’s entourage played a major role in bringing Egypt back to square one. Nevertheless, Egyptian politicians and revolutionaries should admit that they too bear a large part of the responsibility; a proper …
Can Heggy’s ‘presidential team’ be a real political alternative or will it fail like those before it?
One-voice state will not allow for easy power transfer; The problems among the political elite’s could ruin everything, say politicians
Opinion: Failed coup attempt in Turkey
Turkey has experienced many military coups but the latest, overnight attempt was different says DW’s Seda Sertar.
Kenya’s ruling party accused of ‘buying’ opposition members
There are plans for Kenya’s Jubilee coalition to merge into a single Jubilee Party. This would be a heavy blow for the main opposition party CORD which is plagued by in-fighting and an exodus of party members.
Did the Brits make a mistake?
I will start by stating two quotes of the British icon Winston Churchill, former prime minister of the United Kingdom: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” It means that if democracy is the worst, then other forms of government are even worse. So, democracy is still better than other …
Are Russia’s anti-terror laws designed to fight democracy?
While the world has its eyes on a Brexit, the Russian Duma is voting on a set of anti-terror laws that will drastically limit civic freedoms. Above all, social media activities will be harshly penalized in the future.
Alaa al-Aswany: ‘I write to defend freedom, to defend democracy’
Best-selling novelist Alaa al-Aswany one of the main protagonists in the 2011 Egyptian uprising, and remains a high-profile government critic. He spoke with DW about his work and his struggle against dictatorship.
Do countries sacrifice democracy for development?
It is one of the most complicated issues faced by political economic studies for development. Just like other complicated issues, there are those who consider that a minimal level of democracy is required to achieve economic development, while others oppose that view. There are also those who say there is a dialectic and complicated relationship …
“Democracy is about will and practice”
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Egypt’s economy, politics, and future
Al-Sisi praises 25 January Revolution, addresses youth
30 June came to “correct the path” of 25 January, says president
What they are trying to kill
Many young Egyptians dream of a better life. The trouble is that most want to achieve it by leaving Egypt; this was not always the case. In 2011, many youths living comfortably abroad decided to dream of a better Egypt, not just by wishing it but by risking their lives and careers and coming back …
Runoff elections, a curse to our democracy!
In the aftermath of an election, nations that seek continuous improvement would sit back and reflect on lessons that can be learnt from such an event. The actual exercise of decision-making, where the state calls upon the people to partake in the process, is a mini course in the fundamentals of democratic practices. And as …
Egypt: End of democracy
Finally the parliamentary elections are over, and in a couple of weeks, we will witness the very first session of the first post-30 June uprising parliament. Concluding the parliamentary elections is one more step in the realisation of the transitional roadmap announced after the ousting of former president Mohamed Morsi on 3 July 2013. It …
On that upcoming parliament
Over the coming two weeks, a new parliament will be elected in Egypt, the second since January 2011. This forthcoming parliament, which is long overdue, will indeed be celebrated as a tangible step on Egypt’s road to democracy. But before we get caught up in the mechanics of the coming election, before we start …
Making fast progress toward democracy is difficult: Dutch Ambassador
There may be a will to move toward democracy, but the tools available to the country’s leadership date from another era, says Dutch Ambassador to Egypt Gerard Steeghs
Parliamentary election to start in October
Elections in two phases on 17 October and 21 November
599 labour protests in H1 of 2015: Democracy Meter
Government tries to draw unreal image of labour reality in Egypt, says organisation
Notes from America: Time for Arab dictators to find a second career
In a democratic world, leaders usually get a job review after a few years then once they leave office they have to explore their options and develop different skills.
Egypt on track to democracy: Kveck
Hungary’s Ambassador to Cairo Peter Kveck discusses bilateral relations between Egypt and Hungary following President Al-Sisi’s visit
NGOs accuse state of corruption, but we don’t look at ourselves: Maat GM
Ayman Okeil discusses postponed elections, and internal politics among Egyptian NGOs
2014 was escalating year for protests in Egypt: ANHRI
Despite numerous freedom restricting legislations, 2014 witnessed an escalation in protests in Egypt, reports human rights organisation
Parliamentary elections’ procedures fail to abide by deadlines, causing delays
“Cancelling elections now saves the state a waste of EGP 1bn,” says former State Council president