List of Democracy articles
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sits at a desk behind his nameplate during a select committee meeting at the House of Representatives. Krishnamoorthi is a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a black suit and purple tie. Why Washington Wants Americans to Care About Taiwan
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on U.S. involvement in conflicts abroad: “We have to be equipped.”
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Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin looks on as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sworn in at the presidential palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 11. Bangladesh’s Prospects Just Got a Little Dimmer
The country’s recent elections were a disservice to its citizens.
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Milei spreads his arms out wide on a balcony, speaking into a microphone. What’s the Deal With Javier Milei?
Experts weigh in on what he will do to Argentine democracy.
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Protesters hold Taiwan’s flag as they confront supporters of Chinese President Xi Jinping during demonstrations at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Beijing’s Blind Spot on Taiwan
China’s hard-line stance on reunification is fueling anxiety about lost freedoms and bolstering a distinct Taiwanese identity.
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An illustration shows a row of clenched fists holding the national flags of the U.K., the U.S., Bangladesh, South Africa, and India for a story about nationalism in elections. The Specter of Nationalism
Identity politics has always influenced elections. In 2024, it will pose a serious threat to liberalism—and to democracy itself.
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An illustration shows the back of a candidate at a podium on a stage. In front of him is a sea of people in the audience, faces all illuminated as they look down at thair phones. The Myth of Social Media and Populism
Why the moral panic is misplaced.
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A photo collage illustration shows candidates for global elections in 2024 including: India's Narendra Modi; Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum; Russia's Vladimir Putin; Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro; South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa; Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina; the United Kingdom's Rishi Sunak; Taiwan's Lai Ching-te; El Salvador's Nayib Bukele; and Tunisia's Kais Said. Elections to Follow in 2024
Dozens of countries will vote this year. In many of them, democracy is at a tipping point.
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Then-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participates in the final presidential debate against U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 22, 2020. Stephen Walt on What to Expect From 2024
FP Live’s annual series looking ahead to the next 12 months.
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A soldier fighting for Ukraine stands in front of a destroyed monastery in Dolyna, Ukraine. FP Live Looks Back at 2023
Stephen Walt explains why countries are accusing America of hypocrisy.
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An illustration depicting a partially redacted introduction of the U.S. Constitution, with the red lines covering the redacted words forming an American flag next to a field of blue stars positioned before the first lines. Does Democracy Really Die in Darkness?
A provocative history questions the relationship between the state, its secrets, and the people.
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Far-right presidential candidate Javier Milei arrives at his closing rally ahead of the Argentine election runoff in Córdoba, Argentina. How Javier Milei Upended Argentina’s Politics
If he wins the presidency, the far-right libertarian will have young voters to thank.
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Argentine congressman and presidential candidate Javier Milei speaks to his supporters after the first round of Argentina’s presidential elections in Buenos Aires on Oct. 22. Why Libertarianism Is Rising in Latin America
The region’s economic conditions are ripe for radical change—and U.S.-backed influence networks see an opening.
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Supporters of the main opposition Civic Coalition wave Polish flags at a rally in Pruszkow, Poland, on Oct. 13. The Future of European Integration Hinges on Poland
In this weekend’s Polish election, more than the country’s future is on the line.
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A couple stands with their back to the camera across a plaza from the dome of the U.S. Capitol building, which rises up against a bright blue dusk sky. ‘We’re Just Not Able to Function Right Now’
Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim on a dysfunctional Congress amid two wars in Europe and the Middle East.
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A Ukrainian service member casts his ballot at a polling station during Ukraine's parliamentary election in Kyiv on July 21, 2019. Ukraine Is Already Working on Its Next Election
The challenges of holding a vote in wartime are both small and big—and often unexpected.
