Review – Latin America’s Radical Left
Ellner’s engaging volume moves beyond the stagnant ‘two lefts’ thesis to ask more substantive questions about governance and democracy under the region’s radical left.
Critical Questions on the US-Cuba Rapprochement
It could be naive to think that Obama’s openings to Cuba were just a move to improve relations without expecting any reciprocation in terms of democracy and human rights.
Turkish Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
Turkey’s democratic consolidation problems in the domestic arena have posed limitations on its ability to project power in the region, and widened the chasm with the European Union.
What is Islamic Democracy? The Three Cs of Islamic Governance
Democracy is inherent to Islamic values and Islamic historical experience. Muslims must revisit their sources and re-understand them without a bias against things.
Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and Beijing’s Failure to Honor the Basic Law
Trust in the local and Beijing governments has been damaged; a moderate approach would serve Beijing’s interests better than the confrontational approach taken so far.
Of Habermas and Hypocrisy: Discounting Nonviolence in Afghanistan’s Elections
The international community’s response rewarded the threat of violence, essentially derailing any hopes of achieving consolidated democracy in Afghanistan.
Democracy as Theatre: The 2014 Presidential Elections in Afghanistan
An elite political compact, based around external support for meaningless elections, is not the only solution to the problems ahead in Afghanistan.
Review – Reinventing Global Democracy
Scholte’s article, though inviting several questions, provides a solid starting point for how to reinvent global democracy in the face of the complexity of today’s world.
Egypt’s Failed Transition to Democracy: Was Political Culture a Major Factor?
Why did Egypt miss the chance to build democratic governance? What does the astonishing popularity of another military strongman tell us about Egyptian politics?
Review – Local and Global Dynamics of Peacebuilding
Cubitt’s analysis of post-conflict reconstruction in Sierra Leone offers a unique case study for the critical and empirical examination of liberal peace-making.
