A Counterweight to Authoritarianism, People Power Is on the Rise
Authoritarianism has been on the march for years, but people-powered revolutions are pushing regimes toward democracy on nearly every continent.
Authoritarianism has been on the march for years, but people-powered revolutions are pushing regimes toward democracy on nearly every continent.
The protests over the outcome of the presidential election in Belarus continue unabated. Initiatives to resolve the political crisis through dialogue have come to nothing.
The Gulf states anticipate that encouraging their own populations’ development will offset opportunities for the type of political dissent that’s currently gripping Belarus.
After the contested election in Belarus, the Russians continue to support Alexander Lukashenko.
Events in Belarus illustrate historical patterns at play across the globe.
The protests have made a big crack in what is often referred to as Europe’s last dictatorship, but the regime remains strong.