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This Is How Democracies Die
Levitsky and Ziblatt explore contemporary democratic backsliding and how it differs from the democratic fracturing of the past and takes place at the ballot box, through the co-optation of the media, through declining judicial independence, and increasing threats to the citizenry.
Political Discource in the "Post-Truth" Era
In an age of widespread voter mistrust and suspicion of “the establishment,” who can be trusted to tell the truth about important issues - the politicians or the media?
Who Needs International Organizations?
As nations and voters embrace more self-interested political and economic policies, 2017 appears to mark a break from a smaller, more interconnected world. Are Western organizations of international cooperation like the U.N. or W.T.O. still relevant?
Good Governance, Good Growth
The debate about whether democracy is a prerequisite for greater prosperity has a long history, dating back as far as Aristotle. What are the most effective policy strategies for developed and developing democracies?
Sponsored by Sekyra Group and Open Society Foundations :Whither Free Media?
An examination of the troubling state of media freedom and autonomy in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as opportunities and threats to democracy generated by the Internet and social media.
Talk With The Times
In this interactive session, Adam Bryant leads debate with senior Times journalists on topics and questions chosen by Athens Democracy Forum delegates
Upgrading Democracy: ‘Soft Laws’ and The Ombudsman
"This paper makes an argument for the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman in Malaysia" which would "take on the crucial role of investigating and resolving disputes between citizens and public officials, investigating maladministration, corruption, abuse of power, and the misappropriation of public funds. The Ombudsman would also complement the efforts of other anti-corruption enforcement agencies as well as provide additional checks and balances to our current system" (Lee 2017).
West is best: How ‘stabilitocracy’ undermines democracy building in the Balkans
"Srđa Pavlović argues that the West’s approach to the Balkans has suffered from what he terms ‘stabilitocracy’, with the EU and United States backing governments that promise stability, but have undermined the establishment of democracy. He argues that if such an approach continues, it will likely produce anything but stability for the region" (Pavlović, 2017).
Migration: The plight of the needy and oppressed
In Europe, the vast influx of refugees from Islamic countries has sparked an often bitter debate about identity and inclusiveness. In the United States, illegal immigrants have become a major issue in the presidential race. Elsewhere around the world, millions of people fleeing repression, violence or poverty have overwhelmed refugee services.
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