Cyprus News Digest: Harassment and even murder have become tools to silence journalists and threaten democracy | Cyprus Mail

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Constitution, trichotomy & crises

[ad_1] April 10, 2023 marks 50 years of 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The constitution of Pakistan has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. I…

Taiwan’s president warns ‘democracy is under threat’ after McCarthy meeting

[ad_1] Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen urged continued support for her country and warned “democracy is under threat” after meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday. In brief…

Democratization of narrative building

[ad_1] ‘If there are five economists in a room there will be at least six opinions in the room, because at least one economist will disagree even with themselves.’ This…

At Summit for Democracy, the United Kingdom and the United States Announce Winners of Challenge to Drive Innovation in Privacy-Enhancing Technologies that Reinforce Democratic Values

[ad_1] Yesterday, at the second Summit for Democracy, the United Kingdom and the United States announced the winners of prize challenges to drive innovation in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) that reinforce…

Opinion | How a President’s Arrest Can Strengthen a Democracy

[ad_1] In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant was arrested by a police officer for speeding in his horse-drawn coach in Washington. The officer stuck out his hand to signal a…

Prime Minister strengthens partnerships for a more democratic future at second Summit for Democracy

[ad_1] Democracy is facing unprecedented challenges around the world. Since the first Summit for Democracy, in December 2021, we have witnessed Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine – one of the…

Biden Starts Democracy Summit With $690M Pledge for Programs

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is opening his second Summit for Democracy with a pledge for the U.S. to spend $690 million bolstering democracy programs around the globe.…

Finland on course for NATO membership after Hungarian vote

[ad_1] The Hungarian parliament ratified Finland’s NATO membership on Monday, putting Helsinki one step closer to joining the alliance but leaving Sweden waiting in the wings.  Members of Hungary’s parliament…

Opinion: The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is bad for democracy

[ad_1] The State Supreme Court also could wind up ruling on abortion rights and other hot-button topics that could reverberate nationally. That such a small election has taken on such import…