List of Democracy articles
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Ukrainians guard border with Russia and Belarus. For Ukraine Aid, Guns Are Good, but Butter Is Better
The country needs more than just military help.
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President Joe Biden speaks at a virtual summit on democracy. Top White House Human Rights Official Leaving Post
Shanthi Kalathil played a key role in organizing Biden’s Summit for Democracy.
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From left to right, three of Costa Rica’s presidential candidates—José María Figueres of the National Liberation Party, Lineth Saborío of the Social Christian Unity Party, and Fabricio Alvarado Muñoz of the New Republic party—participate in a debate in San José on Feb. 1. Costa Rica’s Boring Elections Are a Model for the World
No matter who wins, Sunday’s vote won’t make headlines abroad. That’s a good thing.
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Sudanese protesters wave the national flag during a demonstration calling for civilian rule and demanding justice for those killed in crackdowns in the capital of Khartoum on Jan. 24. America’s Silence on Sudan Is Deafening
Washington has sidelined the country’s long-term interests in favor of short-term gains.
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Kyrgyz troops are greeted after returning from Kazakhstan. Washington Must Step Up Its Engagement in Central Asia
Recent unrest in Kazakhstan underscores the risks of ignoring the root causes of political instability in the region.
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the virtual Summit for Democracy in Washington on Dec. 9, 2021. Strengthening Democracy Is a Better Counterterrorism Strategy
The spread of transnational violent groups is primarily a governance problem. Time to start treating it like one.
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Russian soldiers from the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) attend a ceremony marking the end of the CSTO mission in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 13. Kazakhstan Exposes the Central Flaw of Biden’s Foreign-Policy Doctrine
Lofty democratic rhetoric can’t compete with autocratic boots on the ground. That should make Washington uncomfortable.
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The quiet atmosphere of a street in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, in 1954 before the upheaval of the June 18 coup. The Harsh Price of U.S. Profit in Latin America
Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel “Harsh Times” is an acid denunciation of corporate interests’ role in establishing U.S. power.
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Sudan protests Why Won’t Biden Support Sudan’s Democracy Movement?
The prime minister’s resignation amid ongoing protests mean Washington’s policies need a fresh start.
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A preservationist cleans around a painting of the Founding Fathers at the U.S. Capitol. Party Animals
New books assessing democracy suggest how to fix things—but it’s complicated.
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democracy-fix-foreign-policy-tyler-comrie-illustration_lead 10 Ideas to Fix Democracy
Foreign Policy asked leading thinkers for their best (and sometimes uncomfortable) advice.
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Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol before the attack in Washington. The Jan. 6 Insurrectionists Aren’t Who You Think They Are
The people who stormed the U.S. Capitol weren’t poor, unemployed red-staters. Many were middle-class professionals motivated by the “great replacement” conspiracy theory.
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us-civil-war-foreign-policy-insurrection-january-6-matt-rota-illustration-HP Why the U.S. Military Isn’t Ready for Civil War
A significant portion of Americans seek the destruction of political authority. What if they succeed?
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Sudanese protesters flash victory signs and lift national flags as they demonstrate in Khartoum, Sudan, on Oct. 25, 2021. To Safeguard Sudan’s Democratic Transition, Act Now
Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation has sparked a constitutional crisis. Only international support can keep the country’s democratization on track.
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A protester in a helmet and breathing apparatus holds a poster in front of barricades. Myanmar’s Tumultuous Year
A stunning military coup in early 2021 kicked off a year of unprecedented change.
