How can we restore support for democracy in the world?” Journal of Democracy cofounder Larry Diamond sees three keys to reviving the drive for and commitment to democratic government: “Power, Performance, and Legitimacy.”
After January’s mass protests, Iran seemed on the verge of revolutionary upheaval. How is it weathering the U.S.-Israeli assault?
When people think their political system violates the moral rules they live by, they lose faith in their leaders and democracy itself. Some withdraw from politics. Others turn to anyone who promises to “clean things up.”
If Plato had a Substack, it would be overlooked. The old system of gatekeeping was replaced with one that rewards engagement over truth. We need to protect the ideas an algorithm can’t measure.
Tibet is one of the most heavily policed regions in the world. Beijing has spent decades trying to assimilate the Tibetan people through force. It will never succeed.
The country’s civil society is reemerging, opposition leaders are returning, and activists are taking to the streets. Even more, Washington has the leverage to bring about real change. Will it seize the moment?
The slide from democracy to authoritarianism is often subtle, gradual, and driven from within. The newly launched Tyranny Tracker is a sophisticated tool for classifying political regimes across the spectrum.
Newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai was just sentenced to twenty years in prison. His persecution offers a window into how freedom has been undone in Hong Kong. It should be a warning to us all.
Bangladeshis resoundingly voted for constitutional reform, but executing on this promise will be no small task. The hardest work for this newly restored democracy lies ahead.
It certainly should be. But the reality is that Europe’s newfound autonomy isn’t producing the stalwart defense of democracy that the world now requires.
Nicaragua is a corrupt, dictatorial outpost. But it didn’t have to be the case. And its path offers valuable lessons for how to achieve a successful democratic transition in Venezuela today.
La administración Trump está aumentando la presión y la dictadura insular atraviesa una crisis profunda. Pero ¿cuál es el plan para recoger los pedazos?
The Trump administration is ratcheting up the pressure, and the island dictatorship is in deep crisis. But what is the plan for picking up the pieces?
Iran has been plagued by economic turmoil and popular unrest in recent years as international sanctions stiffened and citizens bucked against the regime’s grip on civil life.
El país suramericano puede estar a punto de un cambio real. Pero no va a terminar en un caos de guerra civil como el de Libia. Será difícil, imperfecto y mucho mejor que lo que los venezolanos han tenido que aguantar.
Que la captura de Nicolás Maduro conduzca a la democracia depende de Donald Trump — y de la capacidad de María Corina Machado para hacer que un futuro democrático sea su única opción atractiva.
El Journal of Democracy ha traducido al español nuestros artículos recientes sobre Venezuela para nuestra audiencia. Lea a continuación.
The South Asian country is holding an election that will not only set it on a new political path but also reestablish its constitutional order. It’s intricate and carefully designed. But will it work?
La Journal of Democracy ha traducido varios artículos al español para nuestros lectores. Léalos a continuación.
Nicolás Maduro ha sido removido, pero la dictadura que él encabezó permanece. Si este período de tutela estadounidense se prolonga demasiado, será una receta para el desastre para Venezuela como para Estados Unidos.
