Journal of Democracy

"To ensure continuing support for Ghana’s democracy, the number-one priority needs to be improving socioeconomic conditions, especially for the large youth population. More than 10 million of Ghana’s 18 million voters are young people." https://lnkd.in/e_ne4TtJ

❄⛄Happy holidays!⛄❄ Before we enter the new year, check out your top essays of 2024! https://lnkd.in/ewcXhA8q

The Romanian government is trying to guard against Russian election interference. But such a drastic, unexpected, and last-minute move risks undermining people’s faith in democracy. "Why Romania Just Canceled Its Presidential Election" by Veronica Anghel https://lnkd.in/eE7hB_fr

Is Ukraine too corrupt to join the EU? "Keeping Ukraine out of the EU due to concerns about corruption would allow Russia to maintain its hope of asserting political control over its neighbor. Europe cannot be secure with an uncontained Russia." https://lnkd.in/eSnkMg4g

🚩History is repeating itself in Thailand. "The Thai people have not only seen their chosen leaders overthrown by the military time and again, but they’ve repeatedly seen their political parties disbanded." https://lnkd.in/eW_3DShw

The West African democracy is one of the continent’s most enduring, but it shouldn’t be taken for granted. It’s a bulwark for democracy beyond its borders. "Why Ghana’s Election Matters Across Africa" by John J. Chin https://lnkd.in/e_ne4TtJ

🆕 OUT NOW: Listen to our author Rachel Kleinfeld discuss her essay “How to Prevent Political Violence” (written with Nicole Bibbins Sedaca) from our October issue on the People, Power, Politics podcast! https://lnkd.in/etxK2eya

🆕 Georgians have returned to the streets to fight for their country’s future. They refuse to let it slip quietly into the autocracy the ruling party seeks. https://lnkd.in/gdFm9qCT

"Nearly every Syrian I met had experienced deep trauma...the trauma they had experienced was narrated closely alongside the belief that their sacrifice came on behalf of a new Syria, free of Bashar al-Assad’s rule." —Elizabeth Parker-Magyar https://lnkd.in/eXBuuGrZ

"When it comes to combating election fraud, timing is everything," write Giorgi Meladze and Srdja Popovic. "Rapid documentation and communication of fraud can galvanize public support and spark a movement for change." https://lnkd.in/ejHGYvgj