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Politics / 11 weeks ago
Which countries are most free in 2025?
A new map from The World in Maps and Nazar brings political freedom in 2024 into sharp focus. Drawing on data from Freedom House’s freedom score, it paints the globe in shades that range from deep blue to pale yellow, each colour a reflection of how free, or constrained, life is within a nation’s borders. Behind those colours lies a detailed framework: up to 40 points measure electoral processes and political pluralism, while the remaining 60 points capture freedoms that shape daily life, such as speech, association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Together, these 25 indicators offer a powerful snapshot of democracy and liberty in today’s world.
Politics / 11 weeks ago
7 countries that don’t claim to be democracies
Nearly every government in the world brands itself as democratic. However, there are a handful of exceptions. Seven countries do not identify as democracies: Afghanistan, Brunei, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Vatican City.
World / 35 weeks ago
How democratic is the world?
The state of democracy around the world is a pressing concern. The Democracy Index 2024, paints a bleak picture, with the overall global Democracy Index score declining from 5.23 in 2023 to 5.23 in 2024. This downward trend is alarming, with 130 countries experiencing a decline in their score or making no improvement. The global average score has fallen from 5.52 in 2006 to a historic low of 5.23 in 2024. More than one-third of the world's population, approximately 39.2%, live under authoritarian rule, with 60 countries classified as "authoritarian regimes".
Politics / 41 weeks ago
How Belarus' Lukashenko has stayed in power for 31 years
Alexander Lukashenko, often referred to as "Europe's last dictator," has ruled Belarus for over three decades. His tenure, which began in 1994, has been marked by a combination of political manoeuvring, economic control, and strategic alliances.
