Demonstrations and Protests

What to Know About the Crisis in Mali
Opposition supporters, fed up with a corrupt political system, lack of economic opportunity, and continued violence, are demanding the president’s resignation.

In Brief by Claire Klobucista and Nathalie Bussemaker Aug 12, 2020

Putin and Belarus: Five Reasons Not to Save Lukashenko
Vladimir Putin is no fan of democracy movements in Russia’s neighborhood, but trying to turn off the protests in Belarus will be risky.

In Brief by Stephen Sestanovich Aug 17, 2020

Podcast
The World Is Watching Us
The killing of George Floyd, and the anti-racism protest movement that followed, have shaken the United States and captivated the world.

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Chika Oduah, Keith B. Richburg, Asher Ross, Markus Zakaria, and Rafaela Siewert Jun 17, 2020

Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Freedoms: What China Promised and How It’s Cracking Down

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland

Beijing has tightened its grip on Hong Kong in recent years, dimming hopes that the financial center will ever become a full democracy.
May 19, 2022
Beijing has tightened its grip on Hong Kong in recent years, dimming hopes that the financial center will ever become a full democracy.
May 19, 2022
How Police Compare in Different Democracies
Recent killings by U.S. officers have sparked widespread calls for police reform and an end to systemic racism. Here’s how U.S. policing compares with other countries’ approaches.

Backgrounder by Amelia Cheatham and Lindsay Maizland Mar 29, 2022

Thailand Protests Increasingly Challenge the Monarchy
A coalition of Thai youths, students and political activists has launched a series of protests since mid-July. The protests have come to focus on the monarchy, normally a taboo subject,

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound Aug 18, 2020