democratic

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The world is a dangerous place, and leaders from democratic countries need to work together.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

U.S. support for Taiwan’s democratic movement used to be a matter of principle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"And provide people with another avenue with which to engage in this debate on the future direction of the country and to do so in a democratic, transparent way."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Taiwan rolled out the red carpet for Paraguay President Santiago Pena on Friday, as the democratic island shores up ties with its only South American ally in a rebuff to China's diplomatic pressure.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

But through negotiations over the past months, the ANC and government teams had put together a tentative agreement involving a two-stage transitional period to a fully democratic South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela