Democracy and Human Rights Policies
The end of democratic conditionality: good riddance?
By Richard Youngs (09/09/2010) Working Paper
Democratic conditionality has been superseded by more immediate, short-term security measures. Western governments concerned with advancing democracy internationally need to move towards broader means of exerting political pressure to unblock potential reforms.
Democracy and Human Rights Policies
How to revitalise democracy assistance: Recipients'views
By Richard Youngs (23/07/2010) Working Paper
Democracy assistance needs to be re-energised. The author, Richard Youngs, lays out the main concerns of civil society organisations in states on the receiving end of democracy support
Projects: Assessing Democracy Assistance
Democracy and Human Rights Policies
Ukrainian democracy on hold?
By Balázs Jarábik, Natalia Shapovalova (09/06/2010) Policy Brief
In his first 100 days in office, Victor Yanukovych has set up an effective government and begun to act on his electoral promises. However, rent-seeking practices prevail, while political freedoms are restricted in the name of political stability.
Democracy and Human Rights Policies
Why the West should relinquish Mubarak
By Kristina Kausch (03/05/2010) Policy Brief
Egypt is currently riding the wave of ElBaradei euphoria and simmering with tension. This policy brief explores the chances of Mohamed ElBaradei in the current electoral panorama and the most pressing imperatives for the West.
Democracy and Human Rights Policies
Democracy in Albania
By Publicaciones FRIDE (20/04/2010) Other publications
Albania’s latest general elections on June 2009 were presented as a watershed moment for its European bid, but the politicisation of the vote count and subsequent events demonstrate the urgent need to strengthen democracy in the country.
Democracy and Human Rights Policies
Is there a new autocracy promotion?
By Peter Burnell (24/03/2010) Working Paper
Are established authoritarian regimes seeking converts to their form of rule beyond their own borders? We need to examine the claims more closely so as to answer this question in a way that helps the cause of international democracy promotion devise an effective response.
