
Putin’s Other Failed War
The Russian leader declared war on his country’s independent journalists. But Russian media outsmarted him by taking their operations overseas. They are now reaching more people than ever before.
3207 Results
The Russian leader declared war on his country’s independent journalists. But Russian media outsmarted him by taking their operations overseas. They are now reaching more people than ever before.
Iranians are protesting their regime. Why it will only get worse for the mullahs. | By Peyman Asadzade
Iran’s women were the Islamic Republic’s first target for repression. This is the newest chapter in their struggle to win back their rights. | Ladan Boroumand
The military has spent decades trying to impose order on Pakistani politics. It has led to chaos. | By Ahsan I. Butt
The strongman lost in a landslide, and the Venezuelan people are paying the price.
Leading experts explain the significance of Prigozhin’s rebellion and what it means for Putin, his regime, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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
Our rising levels of inequality have put its ideals in crisis. These are the simple principles that can help bring it back from the edge. | Thomas F. Remington
Mikhail Gorbachev risked everything. Neither Russia nor the West could live up to his vision. | By Lilia Shevtsova
Johns Hopkins University Press handles all permissions matters for the Journal of Democracy. Written permission is required to reproduce material from Johns Hopkins University Press publications in other publications, coursepacks, electronic products, or other media. To request permission to translate or reprint material from the Journal, visit the JHUP permissions site and complete the Reprint…
Online Exclusive by Andrei Kozyrev | The more determined democracies are to avoid war, the greater the risk that autocracies will wage it.
If liberal norms and institutions are to prevail, they need to be defended from the left and the right. | By Ghia Nodia
22 November 2021 By Sharan Grewal The country just got a new chance to restore its democratic transition. Here’s how they can ensure that Sudan stays on the right path. One month after being ousted in a military coup, Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is back in office. However, his reinstatement has not satisfied protesters.…
Journal Editorial Office 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20004 Email jod@ned.org Phone 202-378-9700 The Journal of Democracy is published by: The Johns Hopkins University Press Journals Division 2715 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218-4363 Submissions To submit a manuscript to the Journal, visit our Submissions page. Reprints Johns Hopkins University Press handles…
By Guoguang Wu | Beijing’s focus has been on strong and steady economic growth for decades. But China’s leader has just put an end to that era. For Xi, it’s only about power—at home and abroad.
The break between the military and former prime minister Imran Khan marks a new era of instability. Is this the rise of an autocratic deep state or the fall of authoritarian populism? | Ayesha Jalal
The case for liberal democracy remains powerful. It may get its biggest boost in the near term from success on the battlefields of Ukraine. | Marc F. Plattner
The country’s military is advancing on the battlefield. If Ukraine defeats Russia’s massive army, the ripple effects will be felt across the globe. | By Francis Fukuyama
While widespread violence or civil war was averted, the consequences for Russia—and Putin—could be grave.
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. | Moshik Temkin