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international-politics1 year ago•0 min saved

"Global Summits Highlight Threats to Democracy from False Information and AI"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of the potential for a surge in misinformation from authoritarian governments as numerous countries gear up for elections, emphasizing the need to counter efforts from China and Russia. Blinken made the remarks at the Summit for Democracy conference in Seoul, highlighting the challenge citizens and candidates will face in navigating a deluge of falsehoods that could stifle meaningful civic discourse.

via Bloomberg|

#antony-blinken #authoritarian-governments #elections

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During Blinken's Seoul Visit"

North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy conference, prompting condemnation from South Korea and Japan. The launches, the first in two months, were seen as a clear provocation and a violation of U.N. resolutions. The show of force comes after joint military drills between South Korea and the U.S., and as Blinken attends the Summit for Democracy aimed at addressing democratic backsliding worldwide.

via Reuters|

#antony-blinken #ballistic-missiles #international-relations

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Biden's Democracy Summit Faces Uphill Battle.

President Biden's Summit for Democracy is unlikely to save democracy or his presidency, as democracy continues to decline globally, with twice as many nations veering towards authoritarianism as towards democracy. Despite Biden's promises, even US government officials fear the summit will be an "inconsequential talk shop." The American Bar Association recently warned that the rule of law is in decline globally, but it's "not a central focus of the U.S. Government's approach" on democracy. Biden's endless edicts set a terrible example for other democratic leaders, and his administration's crackdowns on "inaccurate" information and foreign journalists raise concerns about censorship and propaganda.

via New York Post |

#authoritarianism #biden #democracy

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden's Democracy Summit Faces Criticism and Challenges.

President Biden is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy with leaders from Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Zambia to bolster democracies around the world. The summit will focus on delivering global challenges, combating the misuse of technology, and promoting human rights. Biden is expected to announce $690 million in funding through USAID and State Department programs to further efforts to protect the five "pillars" of democracy. The summit is seen as a show of force against autocracies.

via CNN|

#authoritarianism #biden #human-rights

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Global Leaders Unite for Third Summit for Democracy.

The United States and the Republic of Korea have co-hosted the second Summit for Democracy, with the announcement that the Republic of Korea will host a future, third Summit. The Summit for Democracy process has brought together hundreds of leaders from governments, civil society, and the private sector committed to strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights, and advancing the fight against corruption. Cooperation among strong, resilient democracies is essential to tackling the world’s greatest challenges.

via The White House|

#democratic-governance #global-leadership #politics

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

The Challenges and Opportunities of Biden's Democracy Summit

The Biden administration's defense of democracy is being tested by political crises in several countries allied with the United States, including Israel, as the Summit for Democracy begins this week. While President Biden has claimed that "democracies have become stronger, not weaker" during his tenure, setbacks to democracy in countries like Mexico, India, and Brazil, as well as the proposed weakening of Israel's judiciary, cast a cloud over the gathering. The summit will include about 120 countries and will be hosted by Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea, Zambia, and the United States.

via The New York Times|

#authoritarianism #biden-administration #global-democracy

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

Debating the Value of Biden's Democracy Summit

The Russian ambassador to the US criticized the upcoming "Summit for Democracy" as an attempt by Washington to impose its interests worldwide, even as the US faces serious issues of its own at home. The envoy argued that democracy was being replaced by "democratism," and that the protection of democracy and human rights should not be used as an instrument of putting pressure on others. He also criticized attempts by the US to actively influence or completely rework the systems of other nations.

via Newsweek|

#democracy #human-rights #politics