Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)

• As Some Boycott Myanmar’s Flawed Election, Others Hope for Change - The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some see them as the most pragmatic way to try to improve conditions.
• The Hindu Right’s 100-Year Quest to Reshape India - The far right juggernaut known as the R.S.S. and its most prominent member, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are remaking secular India as a Hindu-first society, pushing aside minorities.
• Jimmy Lai’s Life, in Photos and Video - He attributed his rags-to-riches ascent to the freedoms of Hong Kong, and has paid a hefty price for defending them.
• The Billionaires Have No One to Blame but Themselves - The first rule of dark money is to quit blabbing about it. Did they think people would thank them for it?
• Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism - María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.
• Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’ - America’s goal should be “to help Europe correct its current trajectory,” the administration said in its new National Security Strategy.