Freedom at Issue: Insights on the global struggle for democracy

The presidential palace in Khartoum, Sudan

The President’s Ouster in Sudan Won’t Satisfy Protesters

April 11, 2019

Their demands are clear—a democratic Sudan under civilian leadership.

Man holds a Grumpy Cat sign protesting internet censorship in Singapore

A protester stands with a placard during a rally at a free-speech park called Speakers' Corner in Singapore. Photo Credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images.

Citing “Fake News,” Singapore Could Be Next to Quash Free Expression

Allie Funk

April 10, 2019

The government’s new bill adds to a regional pattern of online restrictions.

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi makes a speech

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi gives a speech at a press conference. Credit: Getty Images.

For Sisi, Egypt’s Pending Constitutional Changes Are “Icing on the Cake”

Arch Puddington

April 9, 2019

The amendments will further empower the autocratic president and military, at the expense of ordinary Egyptians.

Istanbul mayoral candidate Binali Yildirim speaks to the press.

Turkey's ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party's Istanbul mayoral candidate Binali Yildirim speaks in Istanbul on April 01, 2019. Credit: Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images.

After an Opposition Election Victory, Erdoğan Faces Hard Choices

Nate Schenkkan

April 1, 2019

The ruling party’s defeat in Turkey's major cities comes amid economic crisis and diplomatic tensions.

A map of China covers a cell phone screen as a person attempts to use the phone. Credit: Pixabay

Worried about Huawei? Take a closer look at Tencent

Sarah Cook

March 29, 2019

The Chinese social media giant is a growing global force, and it does the bidding of the Communist Party.

Photo Credit: Juan Antonio Segal (Flickr/Creative Commons).

In Ukraine, Free Elections Must Go Hand-in-Hand with Internet Freedom

March 27, 2019

A censorious response to foreign disinformation, and struggles to address domestic meddling, threaten the open internet ideal.

Leaders from Thailand's opposition party Future Forward give an interview to reporters in the leadup to the March 24th elections. Credit: Flickr/Creative Commons.