Global Scans · Democracy · Weekly Summary

• [New] While international norms allow some censorship during wartime, some of Ukraine's new media and cultural policies raise risks not only for its democracy, but for its security as well. Journal of Democracy
• [New] For Pi Network, which has cultivated a massive global community of over 60 million pioneers, domain names represent an opportunity to democratize access to Web3 development and decentralized services. Blogger
• [New] Senator Bernie Sanders highlights the alarming shift toward authoritarianism under the current administration, which not only threatens American democracy but also has serious implications for marginalized communities, particularly Muslim populations affected by U.S. foreign policy. Muslim World Report
• [New] Global leaders from Canada, the U.S., the EU, Japan, and more will gather to tackle critical issues - from climate to AI, security to democracy. ONEST Network
• [New] China leads the axis of aggressors - China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran - a bloc of authoritarian states that work together to threaten beleaguered democracies and marginalize the transparent, rules-based trade system that has underpinned U.S. prosperity and the free world. FDD
• [New] Unless rich countries act now to cancel debts and reform the unjust debt system, countries around the world will be further destabilised and democracies put at risk. Debt Justice
• [New] Trump administration policy will inhibit the further spread of democracy and deplete American soft power. Foreign Affairs
• [New] The World Bank has pledged $1 billion to help revive the long-delayed Inga III hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a crucial phase of the Grand Inga complex, which holds the potential to become the world's largest hydropower facility. Copperbelt Katanga Mining
• [New] As the 2027 general elections approach, the rise of synthetic media, especially deepfakes, poses a serious threat to the credibility of the democratic process and public trust in electoral outcomes. Abuja City Journal - The Capital Eye in National Affair
• [New] Europe, often perceived as a bastion of liberal democracy and stability, is grappling with an insidious internal threat: a significant surge in politically motivated crimes, particularly fueled by right-wing radicalization. Global Annal
• [New] Observing countries may hesitate to align with the U.S. on issues concerning human rights and the promotion of democratic governance, fearing that American principles lack authenticity. Muslim World Report
• [New] If two decades ago neoconservatives envisioned a world made safe by the spread of Western democracy, today they opt for the multiplication of failed states and collapsed regimes. New Statesman
• [New] Today's social media environment threatens to rip the fabric of democracy and jeopardize self-governance in the United States and around the world. Keough School of Global Affairs
• [New] Without stronger digital literacy, effective content moderation, and public awareness campaigns, Sri Lanka risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to influence campaigns that exploit uncertainty and fear-threatening not only online discourse but also the foundations of democratic governance itself. Hashtag Generation
• [New] With over 700 million internet users, India's vast digital landscape has become a breeding ground for false narratives, threatening the integrity of the world's largest democracy. Poniak Times
• [New] Infrastructure development emerged as crucial, with projects like the Lobito Corridor - connecting Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo - cited as examples of cross-border collaboration that could dramatically reduce transport costs and boost industrial efficiency. KBC Digital
• [New] Hate speech represents a serious threat to the cohesion of democratic societies, to the respect of human rights and to the rule of law. ipn.md
• [New] Democratic Leaders Are Endangering ICE Agents with Inflammatory Rhetoric Under President Donald Trump's immigration policies, ICE agents have encountered a surge in hostility while carrying out their duties. Rapture Ready
• [New] EU countries' Jekyll-and-Hyde - like enabling of secrecy makes them financial transparency leaders on paper and some of the world's biggest suppliers of financial secrecy in practice, potentially carrying risks to democracy in and outside the EU. IFC Review
• [New] Ivanhoe Mines announced on Monday that it will restart a closed section of the Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was shut down due to underground seismic activity. AtCoMedia. Inc
• Legal Community: Constitutional law experts have warned that executive overrides of judicial decisions set dangerous precedents for democratic governance and rule of law in South Africa. InsideBitcoins.com

Last updated: 06 July 2025