d+c/e+z 2021/01 briefing political movements

The forcefulness of political movements

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Many Nigerians are tired of police brutality – protest rally in October 2020.
Chile’s constitutional referendum
– by Javier A. Cisterna Figueroa

Revolt of the masses

Aiming for a more egalitarian society, Chileans will revise their constitution
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Police misconduct
– by Ben Ezeamalu

Sudden eruption of anger

Why Nigeria’s government found itself forced to disband a notorious police in October
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Authoritarian rule
– by Alan C. Robles

Fact and fiction

In the Philippines, pro-Duterte activism on social media keeps people agitated and misinformed
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Senior citizens
– by Jürgen Focke

A mobilising force

Older People’s Associations organise social security, financial support and political influence for older people
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Buen Vivir
– by Philipp Altmann

The good life

The indigenous development concept of Buen Vivir aims to ensure material, social and spiritual satisfaction for all
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Democratic governance
– by Raphael Mweninguwe

Great expectations

Malawi’s new president must fight corruption, stimulate the economy and get a grip on Covid-19
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Governance
– by Hans Dembowski

Democracy is better

Why dictatorship is less efficient than apologists want us to think
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