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Protests in Hong Kong are viewed as a call for democracy but Chris Fox, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada who lived in Beijing says the real issue is Hong Kong’s relationship with the People’s Republic. For watchers of democratic transitions the Hong Kong protests must be quite a thing. Students with little to gain materially and …

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Protests in Hong Kong can be linked to democracy or historic promise for reform, but Jake Elson, 20, a Correspondent from Banbury in Australia argues that creating a compromise between capitalism and communism is the real issue. By the time I write this, the Hong Kong protests have begun to dwindle in numbers. It’s characteristic of …

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Sri Lanka changed presidents in an election that Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, argues will confirm the country’s democratic reputation. The last presidential election of Sri Lanka is a classic example of how my country stood up for justice and democracy. The “democratic” identity of the Sri Lanka’s name has …

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As Nigeria prepares for elections, voters are wary about past experiences and looking for candidates who will create positive change, writes Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. It is no news that come February Nigerians are at the crossroads, going to the polls once again to decide which team should continue steering the course of the country …

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Real democracy means more than casting a ballot on election day, writes Asim Nawaz Abbassi, 27, a Correspondent from Islamabad, Pakistan, who argues democracy also involves being aware of rights and responsibilities. Democracy is believed by many to be the best political system on earth, as it provides the opportunity for marginalized groups in society to showcase their opinions. The …

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With a new government elected in Nigeria, Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, reviews the legacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Every May 29 is Democracy Day in Nigeria. It is a day that commemorates the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. Nigeria faces a change of government as President Goodluck Jonathan relinquishes power to President-elect, Muhammadu …

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Voter apathy and disengagement are significant threats to democracy, writes Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, as he urges youth to take an active role in politics. The free and democratic world is facing what has to be its greatest danger in recent years. It isn’t Communism, nor is it fascism. Rather, …

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Kenya’s constitution promises equality for women, but as Brian Dan Migowe, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya explains, there are still hurdles to women’s participation and leadership. As the independence curtains opened to usher in a new day, the 12th of December 1963 became a significant day for the epitome of the Kenyan struggles for independence. …

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As Canadians head to the polls in a federal election, Alvin Ma, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, looks at the role of partisan campaign tactics. “I usually hate queues, but this is the only time I don’t mind lining up.” This quote from the person standing next to me in line reflects the sentiment of …

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Elections are a time to reflect on democracy, writes Jonathan Ugiagbe, 30, a Correspondent from Benin in Nigeria, who argues that Nigeria’s democracy needs nurturing by leaders and the people alike. For any nation, an election period is a time for renewal and also for reflection. After a long spell of authoritarian rule, democracy came …

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