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All items tagged democratic principlesOpen Think Tank ArticlesNovember 13, 2008 | Canadian Elections: Example of Democracy at its WorstEimear O'Casey: Three general elections have been held in Canada over the last four years. Although Canadian elections don’t get much media coverage, this election deserves our attention as an example of an ailing electoral system and the failures of vote-swapping. We need to draw some lessons from this display of first-past-the-post politics at its worst. ... MoreOctober 2, 2008 | The Purpose of the PartyJackson Janes & Tim Stuchtey: Drastic differences exist between the political party systems in the US and Germany. A German might be shocked to learn that many Americans believe the most capable candidates for political office are the ones who make decisions on the basis of high moral integrity. Americans might be taken aback by the German notion of a party program. ... MoreMay 27, 2008 | The Paranoia Card: A comment on Tsygankov's "The Russophobia Card"Andreas Umland: US “anti-Russian” rhetoric is not that particular. One can hear similar voices in both Western and Eastern Europe. In the unlikely case that Russia becomes a truly democratic country, much of what Andrei Tsygankov laments in his recent article in “The Moscow Times” would simply disappear. ... MoreMay 5, 2008 | Gorbachev Number Two: Dmitry MedvedevAndreas Umland: Sooner or later it is to be expected that Medvedev’s deeper political beliefs – his apparently liberal and democratic views – will come to the fore. ... MoreJune 12, 2007 | Flawed G8 Still "Best Show In Town"Marco Overhaus: I find that the Summit remains a crucial forum for global leadership in a field of few alternatives. How to strengthen the process? More dialogue with NGOs, more accountability, and a streamlined agenda. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesJuly 11, 2008 | Does the World Need a 'League of Democracies'?Uncertainty in an emerging “new world order” has brought with it new approaches to the provision of multilateral responses. One concept gaining attention in the US is a ‘league of democracies’, an institutionalized body of nations with a strong transatlantic focus dedicated to concerted efforts based on common democratic beliefs. If elected, John McCain has promised to begin discussing the ... MoreApril 17, 2007 | Daalder and Goldgeier Call For A Global NATOToday’s security threats demand global military capability, argue Ivo Daalder of Brookings and James Goldgeier of George Washington University. International alliances should incorporate new partners that can share the increasing demand for troops and meet the new requirements for a secure global community. NATO’s membership should be opened up beyond the original cold war mandate prescribed by ... More |
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