Newly Declassified Documents Outline America’s Bloody History in Argentina
U.S. government archives narrate the human rights abuses committed by Argentina's military junta, often with the assistance of the American government.
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How the Cambodian Government Is Trying to Chill the Push for Fair Elections
Prime minister Hun Sen wants it both ways: He wants to claim a democratic mantle but doesn't want to deal with the pesky competition that comes with a genuine election.
Breaking Down Brazil’s Messy Presidential Race
Many hope the 2018 election will give Brazilian democracy a much-needed restart, but given the circumstances of corruption and bad candidates, that seems like a long shot.
The Germ Theory of Democracy, Dictatorship, and All Your Most Cherished Beliefs
Is culture just a side effect of the struggle to avoid disease?
Maybe A Little Less Dictatorship In Our Tanks
Here’s a seemingly obscure bureaucratic decision that could have big moral implications. Yesterday the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission)…
The Dictator’s Learning Curve: David and Goliath Tales for Our Times
William J. Dobson's The Dictator's Learning Curve is an invaluable look at how strongmen hold onto power, and continue to repress their people—but it's also a primer for how to chuck those dictators out.