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...