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Political blunders, distrust of elites, and Donald Tusk’s inability to deliver on his promises helped make an unknown, far-right former bodyguard the country’s next president. Worse, it will be far harder now to safeguard Polish democracy.
Many feared Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s election would spell the end of Philippine democracy. But the dictator’s son has surprised nearly everyone, playing the role of a reformer while moving fast to sideline his populist rivals.
January 2003, Volume 14, Issue 1
The Editors’ introduction to “China’s Changing of the Guard.”
October 1993, Volume 4, Issue 4
The Editors’ introduction to “The Challenge of Ethnic Conflict.”
Summer 1991, Volume 2, Issue 3
Read the full essay here. The Editors’ introduction to “The Unfinished Revolution.”
They have been smart, creative, leaderless, and transparent. And they aren’t targeting any one politician or party. They aim to change the entire system.
The Venezuelan dictator defied sanctions, international isolation, and massive protests. He appears to have a firmer footing than he’s had in years. Now what?
October 2003, Volume 14, Issue 4
Building democracy at the supernational level is an unprecedented task, but so once was building democracy at the level of the modern state. And the progress of the EU in the last half-century has been remarkable.
Economic freedom is one of a tyrant’s first targets. My family and I have experienced this firsthand. But tools like Bitcoin offer a lifeline for activists fighting repressive states.
January 2010, Volume 21, Issue 1
The short-term political impact of the economic crisis has been less dramatic than initially expected, but it may have lasting effects on the “quality” of democracy, including the legitimacy of prevailing financial institutions.
It has long been a stalwart defender of democracy. But in this election season, the Czech Republic’s growing polarization is bringing illiberal political parties to the fore.
April 2001, Volume 12, Issue 2
The Editors’ introduction to “High Anxiety in the Andes.”
Winter 1990, Volume 1, Issue 1
The Editors’ introduction to “The Crumbling Soviet Bloc.”
The Hungarian prime minister is on a mission to overrun Brussels, disrupt the EU, and consolidate his power at home. It just might work.
April 2017, Volume 28, Issue 2
The Editors’ introduction to “The 2016 U.S. Election.”
Winter 1990, Volume 1, Issue 1
Read the full essay here.
October 2012, Volume 23, Issue 4
Contrary to the expectations of some democratic theorists, the EU will not collapse because of the “democratic deficit” of European institutions. Nor will it be saved by the democratic mobilization of civil society. Paradoxically, it is widespread disillusionment with democracy—the shared belief that national governments are powerless in the face of global markets—that may be…
