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How Maduro Stole Venezuela’s Vote

Today, President Nicolás Maduro will take the oath of office, despite a clear defeat in the July election. In the new issue of the Journal of Democracy, Javier Corrales and Dorothy Kronick explain how this came to pass.

Why Vladimir Putin Is Still Afraid to Say Alexei Navalny’s Name

Vladimir Milov

Russia’s dictator lives in fear. He knows the Russian people don’t support him. He can’t even muster a street rally without bribes or threats. No number of fake elections will change that.

How Repression (and Protest) Gets Repeated

We can learn a lot about the crackdown in Hong Kong if we compare it to Thailand—and vice versa. Autocrats and activists are learning from each other in real time.

Iran Erupts

Iranians are protesting their regime. Why it will only get worse for the mullahs. | By Peyman Asadzade

Why Pakistan Always Seems on the Brink of Collapse

Ahsan I. Butt

The military has spent decades trying to impose order on Pakistani politics. It has led to chaos.

A Dictator’s Day in Court

Tunisia’s president is looking to strengthen his chokehold on the country. 10 February 2022 By Nate Grubman As much of the world trains its eyes on the looming crisis on Ukraine’s border, Tunisia’s Kais Saied is stepping up efforts to consolidate a dictatorship in what, for the last decade, had been widely hailed as…

Is Iran on the Verge of Another Revolution?

There have been numerous waves of protest against the country’s corrupt theocracy. This time is different. It is a movement to reclaim life. Whatever happens, there is no going back. | Asef Bayat

Putin Survived the Rebellion. Will He Survive What Comes Next?

Leading experts explain the significance of Prigozhin’s rebellion and what it means for Putin, his regime, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Putin’s Formula for Ruling Russia Is Failing

The Russian autocrat’s system of control has rested on pillars that are beginning to crumble.

Why the French Strike

Moshik Temkin

Why are the French protesting this time? Emmanuel Macron is imposing deeply unpopular reforms, and it’s one of the only ways left to check an arrogant and tone-deaf president.

Why the Defenders of Liberal Democracy Need to Stand Up

If liberal norms and institutions are to prevail, they need to be defended from the left and the right. | By Ghia Nodia

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.

Beijing Wants to Erase Tibet’s Name. Don’t Let Them.

The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.

April 2017, Volume 28, Issue 2

The 2016 U.S. Election

The Editors

The Editors’ introduction to “The 2016 U.S. Election.”

Did Muhammad Yunus Sign Up for Mission Impossible?

Šumit Ganguly

The famed economist and Nobel laureate is charged with repairing what remains of Bangladesh’s democracy. But is someone even as accomplished as Yunus up to the task?

Why Ghana’s Election Matters Across Africa

John Chin

The West African democracy is one of the continent’s most enduring, but it shouldn’t be taken for granted. It’s a bulwark for democracy beyond its borders.