New prospects for stable democracy
Four years ago, the Iraqi national elections were riddled with fraudulent voting, sectarian boycotts, and insurgent attacks. Although the accomplishment...
Russia’s reemergence in Latin America
“This time, we are back forever,” announced Alexei Sazanov, the deputy director of Russia’s Foreign Ministry. Sazanov, a prominent...
Socialism, populism, and the future of Venezuelan democracy
In February, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez celebrated victory in a constitutional referendum that abolished presidential term limits,...
The stability of authoritarianism in China
The recent U.S. presidential election demonstrated that the democratic process can be brutal and exhausting as candidates vie for...
