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Only radical change can prevent civil war in a country fractured by the actions of its own government.
Ivory Coast’s democratic election in 2015 may be another example of good news out of Africa that is ignored by the global media.
By challenging the courts, King Dalindyebo is testing the degree of impunity with which traditional leaders can get away.
Why has the United States, the great engine of democratisation, advanced a pact that is silent on a defining theme of its foreign policy?
Arguably the Arab spring’s one true success story, Tunisia is getting the recognition it deserves.
By forging to dialogue to achieve consensus, Tunisia’s Quartet are worthy winners.
Shinzo Abe’s government (now in its second term) has consistently been vocal about Japan’s national defence.
Economic transformation of unequal societies in a democratising context is difficult. This requires a creative mix of policy options underpinned by a commitment to social justice.
Could the key to countering a culture of bribery and greed be in the hands of the people?
The African Peer Review Mechanism has made a difference since it was started in 2003. There are multiple examples of reforms that have been introduced as a result. All have gone unnoticed.
Whenever the crisis in Burundi is discussed, the economy is often overlooked, even though it is central to understanding the backdrop to the most severe crisis since the end of the civil war.
Satisfaction with democracy varies widely in Africa. Across 28 countries, only 46% of citizens say they are “very satisfied” or “fairly satisfied” with the way democracy works in their countries.
By leveraging a wave of national celebration and a friendly state-funded media, Singapore’s authoritarian elite has as firm a grip as ever.
If Labour can turn its fiasco of a leadership election into a voter registration drive, it can push back against a rigged system.
What happens to energy policy when democracy takes a back seat – and no one mentions the war.
Two Central American democracies are in turmoil – but don’t call it a revolution.
Some of Burundi’s highest-ranking officials have been assassinated – but ordinary Burundians are still being terrorised too.
Online petitions send a certain signal to politicians and other leaders: we care, but maybe not enough to get off our seats.
While some are being given new platforms to express their views, the decline of paid journalism is shutting others out.
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