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Election Results—April 2024

Reports on elections in Croatia, Kuwait, the Maldives, Senegal, Slovakia, the Solomon Islands, and South Korea.

Europe and Azerbaijan: The End of Shame

The Opening in Burma: The Democrats’ Opportunity

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.

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Venezuela’s Lost Year

Eric Farnsworth

A year ago Nicolás Maduro stole Venezuela’s election and entrenched his power by jailing and killing those who opposed him. But the world’s democracies don’t need to sit on the sidelines. Here is how they can raise the costs for Maduro.

South Africa Has Entered a New Era

Ongama Mtimka

The African National Congress can no longer call all the shots, and opposition parties will have more sway. Will this lead to a more inclusive democracy or gridlock and division?

Will Egypt Follow Syria?

What might the sudden collapse of Syria’s dictatorship mean for Egypt? As Shady ElGhazaly Harb explains in a new Journal of Democracy online exclusive, the military — long Sisi’s strongest backer — may now be more tempted to turn against the autocrat.

People Say Democracy Isn’t Working

Joel Day

So, why don’t they want to fix it?

The Pitfalls of Power Sharing

Alexander Noyes

People are calling for a so-called unity government to stem the violence in Mozambique. But there is a better way to set the country on the right course.

Is Pakistan’s Crisis Finally Here?

Thousands of supporters of the Pakistan Movement for Justice (PTI) took to Islamabad’s streets this week to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. A crisis of governability is coming and might finally be here.

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Breaking Han Silence

Tenzin Dorjee

China’s recent protests marked a crucial milestone: The mainstream Chinese public, at home and abroad, finally spoke up for the Uyghurs and their plight.

Is This the End of the Duterte Dynasty?

Police in Manila arrested former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity. His daughter, Vice-President Sara Duterte, was impeached a month ago. The following Journal of Democracy essays chart the twists and turns of Philippine politics and the long-running feud between the Duterte and Marcos political clans.

Why Climate Action Demands Democracy

Stephen Gardiner

Looming “catastrophe” must not be used to justify authoritarianism. Solutions premised on unchecked power would bring their own risks of catastrophe.

Is Central America Doomed?

Of course not. But the region’s democratic hopes are fighting an uphill battle against corruption, crime, and a violent past.

Why Russians Are Souring on Putin’s War

Thomas Sherlock

Vladimir Putin wants to stir patriotic fervor for his war in Ukraine. But most Russians don’t think the war is worth the cost, and it’s putting the Kremlin in a bind.

Why Ukraine Is Starting to Lose

Zoltan Barany

Putin doesn’t care how many of his troops die. He is looking to win a war of attrition. On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine needs the West’s help—and it needs it now.

Russia expert finds parallels in JoD China cluster

The JoD’s "discussion on China could just as well be a discussion on Russia," writes Lilia Shevtsova in the American Interest.

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Is This the Beginning of Maduro’s End?

Alejandro Tarre

The Venezuelan strongman is attempting to steal the country’s presidential election and daring the people to stop him. But even if military leaders are backing him, Maduro is already weaker than he appears.