Eastern Europe a Decade Later: Geography and Democratic Destiny

Evidence from the postcommunist countries shows that the strength of the legislature may be the institutional key to democratic consolidation.

Desperate to secure victory for its own candidate in the 2004 presidential election, the incumbent regime undertook an unprecedented campaign of blatant election fraud. But it had underestimated the citizenry…

Despite huge changes, the events of the last ten years raise doubts about the notion of “democratic transition” itself.