This third volume in the Japan Decides series remains the premier venue for scholarly research on Japanese elections.

From the former secretary of state and bestselling author -- a sweeping look at the global struggle for democracy and why America must continue to support the cause of human freedom.From the end of...

"Liberty," "secularism," "security," "people," "identity" . . .

AbstractIn light of the legal issues raised by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) trial (April to June 2015) against the Lebanese Al-Jadeed television on charges of contempt of court and...

Trying to extract political messages from poetry when political statements are not immediately self-evident can lead one quickly to speculative and even contradictory results.

About the BookOver the past decade, illiberal powers have become emboldened and gained influence within the global arena.

AbstractDoes dependence on development aid from Western sources constrain the use of repression among autocrats?

The Republic of China on Taiwan has long reserved legislative seats for its indigenous minority, the yuanzhumin.

In an article in "The American Interest", Larry Diamond advocates electoral system reforms, including top-two and ranked-choice voting, as a potential antidote to partisan polarization.

In "The American Interest", Nate Persily discusses the challenge of applying current regulatory frameworks to the world of online campaigns and digital technology.

Stephen Stedman argues in 'The American Interest" that efforts to improve American electoral integrity through reforms such as non-partisan election administration can protect the vote and restore...