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Founded in 1990, the Journal of Democracy is an influential quarterly journal which focuses on analyzing democratic regimes and movements around the world. The Journal is a branch of the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy, and is published by The Johns Hopkins University Press. Larry Diamond and Marc F. Plattner are its editors. [read more...]
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Highlights — October 2010The cluster "Democracy Support and Development Aid" consists of Thomas Carothers' analysis of the changing relationship between the development-aid and democracy-aid communities and a response from each camp. The articles in a second set, "The Meanings of Democracy," explore people's understandings of democracy in Africa, Asia, and the Arab world. Other essays in this issue look at the recent election in the Philipppines, the development of democracy in Africa, the ongoing crises in Yemen, and more.Be sure to look for the latest volume in our book series—Debates on Democratization. Free articles (PDF):
Ronald Deibert and Rafal Rohozinski Are technologies giving greater voice to democratic activists in authoritarian societies, or more powerful tools to their oppressors? The Upsurge of Religion in China Richard Madsen Religion in various forms is burgeoning in the PRC today, and the ruling Chinese Communist Party cannot decide what to make of it—or do about it. Highlights — July 2010A trio of articles explore recent developments in Afghanistan and Iraq, while another pair examines the impact of corruption and the role of regionalism in Ukrainian politics in the wake of the 2010 presidential election. Other essays featured in the July issue include a comparative analysis of political attitudes in the Muslim world, an assessment of the state of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a look at the recent elections in Chile. In addition, Alfred Stepan, Juan J. Linz, and Yogendra Yadav consider “The Rise of ‘State-Nations,’” and Jacques Rupnik offers a tribute to Václav Havel.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Democratization is never easy, smooth, or linear, but as Indonesia’s experience in building a multiparty and multiethnic democracy shows, it can succeed even under difficult and initially unpromising conditions. Lessons from Afghanistan and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad After almost ten years of complex and costly efforts to build democracy in these two countries, where do things stand? What lay behind the critical choices that shaped events in these places, and what are their current prospects for success? Liberation Technology Larry Diamond The Internet, mobile phones, and other forms of “liberation technology” enable citizens to express opinions, mobilize protests, and expand the horizons of freedom. Autocratic governments are also learning to master these technologies, however. Ultimately, the contest between democrats and autocrats will depend not just on technology, but on political organization and strategy. Highlights — April 2010In this issue, Nathan Glazer explores how democracies manage the deep divides that exist in plural societies, while Lisa Anderson looks at life after office for world leaders, and Charles Kurzman and Ijlal Naqvi examine who wins elections in Muslim countries. Also featured are two articles on the state of democracy in Indonesia, a cluster on Central America, the 2009 Freedom House survey, an essay on democratic policing in postconflict countries, and more.Free articles (PDF):
By Nathan Glazer How do democracies deal with the deep divisions created by race, ethnicity, religion, and language? The cases of Canada, India, and the United States show that democratic institutions—notably, competitive elections and independent judiciaries—can bridge divides and build stability, but they must find a way to manage the tension between individual and group equality. Do Muslims Vote Islamic? By Charles Kurzman and Ijlal Naqvi Those who warn against efforts to promote free elections in Muslim-majority countries often point to the threat posed by Islamic parties that stand ready to use democracy against itself. But what does the record really show regarding the ability of Islamic parties to win over Muslim voters? Appendix The Ex-Presidents By Lisa Anderson What makes elected leaders step down at the appointed hour, and what do they have to look forward to once their terms end? A look at the political afterlives of world leaders tells us that the future prospects of presidents and premiers may well affect their behavior while in office. Highlights —January 2010The first issue of the new year marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the Journal of Democracy. Nine essays by top scholars such as Robert Putnam, Francis Fukuyama, Philippe C. Schmitter, Guillermo O'Donnell, and others, as well as our editors Marc F. Plattner and Larry Diamond, seek to shed light on "Democracy's Past and Future," while a shorter set of articles written by seven leading analysts seeks to draw out the lessons of "Twenty Years of Postcommunism."Free articles (PDF):
The Editors Populism, Pluralism, and Liberal Democracy By Marc F. Plattner In recent years, scholars have begun to focus on the sources of "authoritarian resilience." But democracy has also shown surprising resilience, in part because the disorders to which it is prone tend to counteract each other. Why Are There No Arab Democracies? By Larry Diamond Democracy has held its own or gained ground in just about every part of the world except for the Arab Middle East. Why has this crucial region remained such infertile soil for democracy? |
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