David Stasavage is the dean for the social sciences and the Julius Silver Professor in New York University’s department of politics and an affiliated professor in NYU School of Law. He is the author ...

Over 2,400 years ago, during the time of the Peloponnesian War that engulfed Greece, the leader of the Greeks, Pericles, delivered his famous ‘Funeral Oration’ to commemorate the soldiers who died in ...

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States. Credit...Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás Supported by By Amanda Taub Amanda Taub ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s July directive for the Department of State and U.S. officials to refrain from commenting on the “fairness or integrity” of elections abroad comes ahead of several ...

>>> HELLO, EVERYONE, AND WELCOME TO "AMANPOUR & CO." >> DEMOCRACY HAS BEEN GETTING A MAJOR STRESS TEST THIS YEAR WITH NEARLY HALF THE WORLD'S VOTING POPULATION HEADING TO THE POLLS AND MANY CASTING ...

This efficient and thought-provoking plea for the U.S. and other Western countries to prioritize democracy promotion is a must-read, especially with the pending development of President Trump’s ...

In East and Southeast Asia, democracy must be understood within the region’s unique political, historical and economic contexts. While liberal values are present, many citizens prioritise stability, ...

Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have learned — and what needs to change. By Shivani Vora This article is from a ...