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How Venezuela’s Maduro went from usurper to dictator

How Venezuela’s Maduro went from usurper to dictator

Maduro took office last week for a third consecutive term. Now, he’s consolidating his position as dictator
Rut Diamint, Laura Tedesco 23 Jan 2025
With Trump back, the UK must show global leadership against torture

With Trump back, the UK must show global leadership against torture

Don’t underestimate the US’s global influence. Torture survivors around the world depend on the UK speaking out
Roslyn Rennie 22 Jan 2025
What Gaza’s ceasefire would mean for women

What Gaza’s ceasefire would mean for women

We have lived through every kind of loss imaginable. Now the international community must help us rebuild
Beesan Nateel 21 Jan 2025
Nobody is talking about Trump’s biggest foreign challenge: ISIS

Nobody is talking about Trump’s biggest foreign challenge: ISIS

While the world’s attention is on the ceasefire in Gaza, the re-emergence of ISIS is flying under the radar
Paul Rogers 17 Jan 2025
‘Democracy is dead and buried’: Readers’ thoughts on Trump’s Greenland plan

‘Democracy is dead and buried’: Readers’ thoughts on Trump’s Greenland plan

Plus, does Elon Musk have the power to sway politics outside the US?
Nandini Naira Archer 17 Jan 2025
Can we trust the BBC on Israel-Gaza? These media experts don’t think so

Can we trust the BBC on Israel-Gaza? These media experts don’t think so

As many question BBC’s coverage, three academics tell openDemocracy why they don't think the broadcaster is impartial
Des Freedman, Matthew Linares, Mike Berry, Dina Matar 17 Jan 2025
Musk, Zuckerberg and Trump all target Brazil in disinformation war

Musk, Zuckerberg and Trump all target Brazil in disinformation war

After Trump 2.0, these powerful men have eyes on Brazil next. Here’s what can be done to defend our democracy
Natalia Viana 14 Jan 2025

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