Elections 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.

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.

The Regime Change We Need

Lawrence Groo
Parag Khanna
| Nov 10, 2006
Democracy fatigue threatens choose-your-color revolutions. Transparency of the executive can revitalize enthusiasm.

The Culture Club

Lawrence E. Harrison | Mar 01, 2006
Not all cultures are equally conducive to progress.

The Struggle for Democracy

Irving Louis Horowitz | Mar 01, 2006
The promotion of democracy is the centerpiece of Bush's foreign policy, but the president has yet to define democracy.

Prone to Violence

Edward D. Mansfield
Jack Snyder
| Dec 01, 2005
Democracy comes to bring not peace but the sword.

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