JoD en español
La Journal of Democracy ha traducido varios artículos al español para nuestros lectores. Léalos a continuación.
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Por qué Estados Unidos no debería gobernar Venezuela
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.
How the United States Is Raising the Risk of African Coups
Last December, a group of elite special-forces members attempted to overthrow Benin’s elected government. This was just the latest in a spate of African coup attempts, both successful and unsuccessful, in the last half-decade.
African Coups and the Elite-Forces Trap
U.S. counterterrorism strategy across West Africa is quietly increasing coup risk—here’s how Washington can both better fight terrorism and prevent coups.
María Corina Machado and Delcy Rodríguez: Whose Strategic Vision Will Succeed?
Since U.S. forces removed Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro on January 3, the country’s future has been in question. Will the longtime Chavista regime remain in charge, or will Venezuela democratize?
Iran’s Massacres Will Haunt the Regime
Iran’s hardline government responded to nationwide protests with horrific violence, killing thousands of Iranians in a matter of days. There is nothing the regime can offer its people to regain their support.
When Should the Majority Rule? A Critique and Response
Liberal democracy combines majority rule with the protection of minority rights. Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt wrote last year in the Journal of Democracy that while some institutions which limit the power of electoral majorities are essential to liberal democracy, others are not only unnecessary but may even distort political competition.
Why Gen-Z Is Rising
In recent years, we have seen young people across the world take to the streets in huge numbers. Propelled by economic precarity, exclusion from power, and elite corruption, Gen Z protesters have been risking severe repression despite little hope of bringing lasting change.
Uganda After Museveni
Uganda’s longtime ruler, Yoweri Museveni, and pop star–turned–freedom fighter Bobi Wine, along with six other candidates, are facing off today in the country’s presidential election.
Why the United States Shouldn’t Run Venezuela
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife and delivered them to New York City to stand trial on charges of drug trafficking and narcoterrorism. Maduro may be gone, but his regime remains intact with his appointed deputy now at the reins.
Cómo piensa sobrevivir la dictadura de Maduro
Delcy Rodríguez y sus compinches no se van a rendir así nomás. Piensan adaptarse y sabotear cualquier intento de restaurar la democracia en Venezuela. Esta es su estrategia.
AI’s Democracy Dilemma
AI is advancing at a mind-boggling pace, and citizens worldwide are incorporating it into their daily lives. At the same time, bad actors now have more tools at their disposal to engineer the people’s will and undermine democracy.
How Maduro’s Dictatorship Plans to Survive
Delcy Rodríguez and her cronies aren’t going to surrender easily. They plan to adapt and undermine any attempt to restore Venezuela’s democracy. This is their strategy.
How Machado Can Steer Venezuela Toward Democracy
Whether the capture of Nicolás Maduro leads to democracy depends on Donald Trump — and María Corina Machado’s ability to make a democratic future the only attractive choice.
How to Bring Would-Be Autocrats to Justice
When a democratically elected president acts undemocratically, how do you hold him accountable? It isn’t easy. Most leaders — even those who attempt to hold power through coups — evade justice.
Why the United States Shouldn’t Run Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro has been removed, but the dictatorship he led remains. If this period of American tutelage drags too long, it will be a recipe for disaster for Venezuela and the United States.
January Issue Out Now!
The new issue of the Journal of Democracy is here! Read about Gen-Z uprisings; lessons from Brazil on holding would-be autocrats accountable; how direct-democracy initiatives such as referendums are being undermined by AI; the steps Ukraine must take to remain democratic; and more.
How Bangladeshi Students Brought Down a Tyrant
Last week, a Bangladeshi court convicted deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity and sentenced her to death. Hasina, now exiled in India, was ousted by a student uprising in August 2024 after unleashing a vicious crackdown on protesters, killing more than a thousand.
Why Gulf Monarchs Are Being Courted
Gulf monarchies are exerting influence all over the world — in sports, media, entertainment, and politics. Where their human-rights records once drew censure, these oil-rich kingdoms are now being courted and their leaders welcomed in Western halls of power. How have these countries remained bastions of repression while white-washing their reputations? The following Journal of Democracy essays…
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