Two studies released this week, by Freedom House and the Economist Intelligence Unit, found international democracy in retreat.

(WCIA) — Eastern Illinois University Police Chief Marisol Gamboa — the first Latina police chief in the state — was recently honored with a Chicago Association of Women in Law Enforcement ...

Korea’s democracy index fell 10 places from the previous year in 2024 to 32nd place out of 167 countries, dropping from the category of “full democracy” to “flawed democracy,” according to the ...

President Yoon Suk Yeol greatly undermined South Korea's democracy with his martial law imposition, which led to subsequent political turmoil and conflicts, according to an Economist Intelligence Unit ...

Indonesia's Democracy Index has dropped three positions from 56th to 59th out of a total of 167 countries surveyed for their ...

EIU found that the quality of democracy in 130 ... of institutions … that have traditionally protected the rule of law, ensured transparency, and served as beneficial checks on presidential ...