Elections Articles

Democracy Bound

Is the democracy cure a panacea or a placebo?

The End of Multiculturalism

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

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

Military misadventures in Iraq should not discredit democracy promotion.

In the Right Direction

Isolation allows rogue regimes to extend their longevity and stability.

Lines in the Sand

A nation-state’s borders are not sacrosanct. Failed states should be fragmented into more governable parts.

The Regime Change We Need

Democracy fatigue threatens choose-your-color revolutions. Transparency of the executive can revitalize enthusiasm.

The Culture Club

Not all cultures are equally conducive to progress.

The Struggle for Democracy

The promotion of democracy is the centerpiece of Bush's foreign policy, but the president has yet to define democracy.

Prone to Violence

Democracy comes to bring not peace but the sword.

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May 26, 2012