forms of government

Arrests over alleged secret ‘police station’ deepen showdown between Washington and Beijing | CNN

by
Arrests over alleged secret ‘police station’ deepen showdown between Washington and Beijing | CNN

CNN  —  “We don’t need or want a secret police station in our great city,” said Breon Peace, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York on Monday – expressing the likely feeling of many Americans at the news that the FBI has arrested two alleged agents for the Chinese government accused of … Read more

A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained | CNN

by
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained | CNN

Jerusalem CNN  —  For months hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to regularly protest far-reaching changes to the Israel’s legal system some say threaten the country’s democratic foundations. At its core, the judicial overhaul would give the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, and therefore the parties in power, … Read more

Yellow duck calendars land Thai man jail term for insulting monarchy | CNN

by
Yellow duck calendars land Thai man jail term for insulting monarchy | CNN

Reuters  —  A political activist arrested in Thailand for selling satirical calendars featuring yellow ducks has been sentenced to two years in prison for insulting King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a legal assistance group has said. Thailand’s lèse-majesté laws are among the world’s strictest and carry penalties of up to 15 years in prison for each perceived … Read more

Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts | CNN

by
Protests across Israel as Netanyahu’s government introduces bill to weaken courts | CNN

Jerusalem CNN  —  Tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads in cities across Israel during demonstrations Monday, hours before the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced a controversial judicial overhaul bill. Demonstrators in Jerusalem turned the streets around the Supreme Court and Knesset into a sea of Israeli flags, which organizers were handing out … Read more

Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here’s what you need to know | CNN

by
Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here’s what you need to know | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  Some were seasoned politicians and veteran protest leaders. Others were academics, unionists and health care workers. They hailed from different generations and held a range of political views, but were brought together by what they say was a shared commitment to Hong Kong’s democratic future. Now, the “Hong Kong 47,” as … Read more

Iran’s ‘women’s revolution’ could be a Berlin Wall moment | CNN Politics

by
Iran’s ‘women’s revolution’ could be a Berlin Wall moment | CNN Politics

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  The Islamic regime in Iran has ruled for decades with fear and intimidation. Outrage at the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year-old who died after being detained by Iran’s morality … Read more