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Elections

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.

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.

In the Right Direction

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

Lines in the Sand

Robert Delahunty
John Yoo
| Jan 03, 2007
A nation-state’s borders are not sacrosanct. Failed states should be fragmented into more governable parts.
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Commentary

The Roots of Venezuela's Recount

Jennifer McCoy
Michael McCarthy
| Apr 25, 2013
Beneath the mutual recriminations, both the chavistas and the opposition want recognition.

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.
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Books & Reviews

Democracy & Its Discontents

John Dunn | Feb 23, 2010
The inevitability of republicanism as the answer to infinite governmental woes seemed clear. Yet the belief that the world abhors an ideological vacuum was mistaken.

État Terrible

Andrew C. Kuchins | Aug 29, 2007
We see ourselves as an insular nation, but other countries know otherwise—and are attempting to undermine U.S. global hegemony.

Zakaria's Complaint

Thomas Carothers | Jun 01, 2003
It's a mistake, argues Fareed Zakaria, to conflate constitutional liberalism with democracy. It's a mistake, says Thomas Carothers, to exaggerate the extent to which that mistake actually characterizes U.S. policy.

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