governance

Countries that have cleaned up their act under pressure from the index rankings illustrate the need for such a gauge.

Turnout may be dismal, as many Iraqis feel elections fail as a channel for their voices or an instrument for change.

It's time to get off this loop. But ending “endless wars” should not be equated with simplistic solutions.

As the UN Security Council hosts an emergency meeting, world leaders must understand what the abandonment of the Afghan people involves.

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it is crucial to recognize the gravity of the threats still facing US democracy.

Too often, the United States ends up feeding well-intentioned assistance and training into an impervious, corrupt system that eats the aid and spits out further instability.

The question of postponing an election due next year in an autonomous region of Mindanao has some civil society organizations supporting the president's position.

From mayors to governors, they are the face of representative democracy to most citizens, and are responsible for addressing needs with effective policy.

The US went to war to serve its own interests; it must acknowledge that those interests will only be served by an enduring peace.

Voters in Kyrgyzstan approved a referendum on April 11 that expands the president’s powers and threatens the most vibrant civil society in the region.

Funders and implementers should make this a core principle, as feminist foreign policy advocates press the case in democratic systems and institutions.

To reinforce global democracy and compete with rivals, the US must prevent conflict and stabilize fragile states. The issues are intertwined.