An antiterrorism law passed in March 2016 grants the NIS powers to access private communication records and censor online content without judicial oversight during ...

The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest level of democratic progress and 1 the lowest. The Democracy Score is an average of ratings for the categories tracked in a ...

In this issue: China’s censors aim to contain dissent during harsh COVID-19 lockdowns as Xi Jinping propaganda is boosted ahead of party congress. Meanwhile, social media platforms reveal users IP ...

Last week, Paris kicked off the 2024 Summer Olympics with a rain-soaked but dazzling opening ceremony. Since their inception more than a century ago, the modern Olympic Games have become one of the ...

After experiencing a gradual decline in respect for political rights and civil liberties over the past decade, the United States is now facing an acute crisis for democracy. The events of the past ...

Lucrative partnerships, foreign access, and expatriate academic networks create many opportunities – including a chance for authoritarian states to assert their influence across borders. The ...

For decades, Thailand has served as a haven for people escaping war and political repression in countries throughout Southeast Asia and the broader region. For decades, Thailand has served as a haven ...

A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60. See the ...

The year 2019 was eventful in Bulgarian politics. The ruling party, Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB), reaffirmed its hold on power in two elections, the European Parliament (EP) ...

The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a dramatic decline in global internet freedom, contributing to a broader crisis for democracy worldwide. Since the coronavirus outbreak began, the condition of ...