Tag Archives: democracy

The Egyptian Military Is Lifting Its Mask

Can Egypt’s military be trusted to allow democracy to take root in the country?

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Shorting Greece — Or the World?

What are the pros and cons of putting Greece’s recent bailout to a popular referendum?

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Occupy Wall Street and the Missing American Revolution

What is the historic context and potential significance of the protest movement directed against Wall Street?

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Toward African Leadership

According to Liberia’s president, what kind of leadership does her continent need?

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Will Europe Rise to the Occasion?

How successfully is Europe coping with its unprecedented fiscal challenges?

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Eurobonds: The Solution to the Euro Crisis?

Would eurobonds create more problems than they would solve?

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Lessons for Libya from 1911

What is the key to the success of democracy in 21st century Libya?

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Post-Militarist Turkey: Falling Prey to Islamists?

How can post-militarist Turkey serve as a model for integrating religion into politics and society?

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Global Markets: America’s Fourth Branch of Government

Will the globalized marketplace force reforms to the U.S. political system?

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Blaming Merkel: Reflections on the Art of Scapegoating

Do those who demand stronger leadership from Angela Merkel miscomprehend the nature of democratic regimes in modern times?

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