Democracy Commentary

Derailing Lisbon

Doug Bandow | Oct 29, 2009
Unelected EU bureaucrats want to pass the Lisbon Treaty to further their aims of a united Continent. Czech President Vaclav Klaus might stop them.

Après Bhutto: Part 4

J. Peter Pham | Dec 31, 2007
In NI online's continuing coverage, J. Peter Pham discusses changes in Benazir Bhutto's image post-mortem.

Après Bhutto: Part 3

Anatol Lieven | Dec 28, 2007
In NI online's continuing coverage, Anatol Lieven looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question.

Après Bhutto: Part 2

Ximena Ortiz | Dec 27, 2007
In NI online's continuing coverage, Ximena Ortiz looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question. Nikolas Gvosdev 

Après Bhutto

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Dec 27, 2007
With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question in Pakistan.

An Unlikely Endorsement

Ximena Ortiz | Dec 21, 2007
Pakistan’s nuclear safeguards got a curious vote of confidence this week from India’s National Security Adviser. So what does it mean?

Beacon of Democracy or Khachapuri Republic?

Lincoln Mitchell | Dec 13, 2007
Assessing progress toward democracy in Georgia points to positive as well as negative developments. What Washington has done well—and where it has failed—is revealing.

Pervez's Precarious Position

Ian Bremmer | Dec 05, 2007
Pervez Musharraf seems to think his grip on power is relatively secure, as demonstrated by his recent trip to Saudi Arabia. But given the volatile political situation he faces, can he really stay in office much longer?

Recovering from Arab Spring Fever

Andrew E. Title | Oct 01, 2007
At Friday’s conference on the prospects for political change in the Middle East, a panel of distinguished political observers presented mixed views on the future of democracy in the region.

A Conversation Continued: Democracy and Demagoguery in the Middle East

Ted Galen Carpenter | Aug 13, 2007
President Bush’s views on freedom’s universality are not merely simplistic, they are profoundly dangerous, writes Ted Galen Carpenter.

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