Democracy Articles

Democracy Bound

Lincoln Mitchell | Apr 25, 2008
Is the democracy cure a panacea or a placebo?

The End of Multiculturalism

Lawrence E. Harrison | Jan 02, 2008
From its Iraq policy to immigration, the Bush Administration fell victim to multicultural thinking. Until policymakers take culture seriously, we'll continue to make mistakes.

Arab Spring Fever

Nathan J. Brown
Amr Hamzawy
| Aug 29, 2007
All hope is not lost for democracy in the Middle East. Political pluralism may be taking root, but real change will not emerge on any U.S. administration’s timetable.

A Conversation Continued: Debating Democracy

Thomas Carothers
Andrew J. Bacevich
E. Wayne Merry
Robert W. Merry
Amitai Etzioni
| Jul 01, 2007
In the opening round of an exchange on democracy promotion that will continue over the coming weeks, five TNI authors examine themes and questions raised in Paul Saunders's essay.

The Dispensable Nation?

Brent Scowcroft | Jul 01, 2007
Even though the United States has lost its Cold War–era aura of "specialness", the world still needs U.S. leadership.

Comments & Responses

Steve Clemons
Ludovic Hood
| Mar 01, 2007
Comments and responses to previous issues.

Learning to Appreciate France

Paul J. Saunders | Mar 01, 2007
The United States can’t bring the democratic nations of the world together—why should we expect it to lead the way for everyone else?

Beyond Bombs and Ballots

Lincoln Mitchell | Mar 01, 2007
Military misadventures in Iraq should not discredit democracy promotion.

Security First

Amitai Etzioni | Mar 01, 2007
The Bush Administration’s focus on democracy overlooks the need for security.

In the Right Direction

Ian Bremmer | Jan 03, 2007
Isolation allows rogue regimes to extend their longevity and stability.

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