Venezuela’s Best Chance for Democracy
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?
Venezuela’s Best Chance for Democracy
Tracking Tyranny in an Age of Democratic Backsliding
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.
Why Beijing Thinks Jimmy Lai Is a Dangerous Criminal
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.
Is This the Beginning of a New Bangladesh?
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.
Is a Stronger Europe Good for Democracy?
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.
What Nicaragua Teaches Us About Saving Venezuela’s Democracy
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.
Con Maduro fuera, ¿está Cuba lista para caer?
La administración Trump está aumentando la presión y la dictadura insular atraviesa una crisis profunda. Pero ¿cuál es el plan para recoger los pedazos?
With Maduro Gone, Is Cuba Ready to Fall?
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?
Why Iran’s Mullahs Are Running Out of Options
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.
Cómo Venezuela realmente se convierte en una democracia
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.
Cómo Machado podría encaminar a Venezuela hacia la democracia
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.
Contenido de Venezuela de JoD en español
El Journal of Democracy ha traducido al español nuestros artículos recientes sobre Venezuela para nuestra audiencia. Lea a continuación.
Will Bangladesh’s Massive Democratic Experiment Work?
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?
JoD en español
La Journal of Democracy ha traducido varios artículos al español para nuestros lectores. Léalos a continuación.
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.