Brazilian politics, in a time of polarization, place challenges to its democracy. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (10/24/2022)

Dependencies and other mechanisms enable despotic regimes to affect human rights in the rest of the world. By Andreas V Georgiou. (07/26/2022)

Essay analyzes Pakistan's hybrid democracy and its challenges. By Hrithik Singh. (12/10/2021)

Summary of a public lecture given by H.E. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Norway’s longest serving non-Labour Prime Minister (1997-2005), and President of the Oslo Center.  By Isabella Maria Bello Arocha. (0... Read More...

In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021

Paper explores the challenges of nation-building due to the politicization of ethnic identities in Ethiopia and how it has hindered the democratization process.  By Melale Hailu. (02/05/2... Read More...

In the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world examine aspects of a post-Pandemic globe. 07/21/2020

Nepal's bumpy path toward democracy. By Jack Shangraw. 12/30/2019

Social dimensions of the Hong Kong protests. By Wan T. Lee. (12/12/2019)

Moving past failures of democracy in Indonesia By Endy Bayuni. (12/14/2017)

The FYR-Macedonia has made its first step towards a politics characterized by a war of ideas instead of a war between ethnicities.By Albert Pali . (08/31/2017)

Paper examines the divergence between the governments of Singapore and Malaysia and meaningful democracy. (06/08/2017)

Africa must look to further democratization. By Chambers Umezulike. (04/13/2017)

Where does Turkey stand after its last parliamentary elections?  By Diego Del Priore. (moderndiplomacy.eu, 07/29/2015)

Paper analyzes Myanmar’s transition to democracy. By Jeroen Gelsing. (07/27/2015)

What are the potential effects and prospects for a Romania-Modova union?  By Georgii Kukhaleishvili. (06/02/2015)

Does capitalism flourish in both democratic and authoritarian regimes?  By Jack Pearce.  (04/25/2015)

In 2014, there were presidential elections in El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay, with right-of-center and pro-business parties losing every contest.  Wher... Read More...

Contrary to what many believe, recent protests in Hong Kong to not compare well to Tiannanmen Square.  By Barclay Bram Shoemaker. (10/08/2014)

In spite of progress, electoral structural reforms still be to be considered in India. By Anuradha Kataria. (01/27/2014)

Will India awaken to pursue the intended “democratic ideals” of an equal, progressive, unified and peaceful society? Author analyzes India's state of democracy. By Anuradha Kataria.... Read More...