Aug 07 Watch 5:23 In Belarus, these 3 women are challenging a longtime authoritarian By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran Voters in Belarus will head to the polls this Sunday in the country’s most contested election in decades. Alexander Lukashenko has been called Europe’s last dictator, leading a regime accused of human rights abuses, stifling dissent and running sham elections. Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 9:31 How authoritarianism has spread since the coronavirus pandemic began By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran According to pro-democracy institutions, authoritarianism was on the rise globally even before the coronavirus pandemic hit. But experts say the distraction of the crisis has allowed some leaders to indulge their dictatorial impulses without attracting much attention from the people… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:37 Why this pro-democracy Hong Kong activist decided to flee his home The reverberations from China’s new national security law, which restricts freedom of speech in Hong Kong, continue. Nathan Law is a prominent pro-democracy activist who fled Hong Kong after the crackdown. He joins Nick Schifrin to discuss what protesters on… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 7:49 With Hong Kong crackdown, Xi Jinping signals he'll pay a high price for power Hong Kong is reeling from the impact of a new national security law imposed by the central government in Beijing. After nearly 25 years of relative freedom, residents are confronting a new reality in the semi-autonomous city. And the change… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:36 Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin's reign Initial results from Russia’s election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:40 Hong Kong residents mull whether to leave amid Beijing's crackdown By Nick Schifrin In Hong Kong, a new set of national security laws imposed by the central government in Beijing has gone into effect. The legislation restricts many freedoms enjoyed in the semi-autonomous territory, ushering in a new and ominous era for the… Continue watching
Jul 01 WATCH: U.S. lawmakers express bipartisan opposition to new Hong Kong law By Associated Press The House Foreign Affairs committee will hear testimony on what Beijing's new national security law means for democracy, free speech, trade, and other issues in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 10:31 Amid inequality and polarization, how can we strengthen American democracy? Two years ago, the 240-year-old American Academy of Arts and Sciences created a bipartisan commission to analyze the state of American democracy. The group is now issuing a report detailing 31 recommendations for how to strengthen it. Two of the… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 3:53 China's move to tighten control of Hong Kong prompts U.S. policy changes The Trump administration says it is ending special treatment of Hong Kong in response to China’s new security legislation in the territory, as well as Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The policy change will also sanction Communist Party officials… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 5:54 What China's move to crack down on Hong Kong means for city's autonomy China’s National People’s Congress has created a legislative process to criminalize certain behavior in Hong Kong. Pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong, as well as the Trump administration, have criticized the move, arguing it erodes the city’s freedoms and goes against… Continue watching