Sara Khorshid
23 May 2012, 7:28 am
One would think that the presidential election in post-Revolution Egypt resembles what takes place in democratic countries: Contesting candidates; vigorous campaigns; heated public debate over candidates' portfolios and chances of success; even the Western-style televised presidential debates.

World's oldest democracy turns into dictatorship
22 May 2012, 9:25 am
It is an open secret that the USA, or the US-led policy, to be more precise, has been earning the reputation of the "world gendarme" even though this term appeared first in the Russian Empire, during the reign of Nicholas I. There is every reason to believe that one of the oldest democracies in the world is playing up to those who play havoc.

New era beckons for EBRD bank
19 May 2012, 12:54 pm
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headed into a new era Saturday after electing its first British president and approving investment for "Arab democracies" at its annual meeting.

U.S. and European democracies cater to popular impulse
18 May 2012, 10:39 pm
In Europe and America, governments have made promises they can't afford to fulfill, writes David Brooks. At the same time, the decision-making machinery is breaking down.

At Chicago summit, NATO must take stock of its big shoulders
17 May 2012, 1:25 pm
Twenty years ago, the world’s most successful military alliance was in crowing mode. NATO had just helped force the bust-up of the Soviet empire, bringing with it a sudden expansion of democracies and market-based economies.

Egypt: Arab Spring could be wasted in youthful nations
17 May 2012, 8:35 am
Autocracies with a median population age of over 30 years old are most likely to become liberal democracies – Egypt may need a few years to mature

Resolve through parliamentary way: President
14 May 2012, 9:19 am
President Pratibha Patil on Sunday said Indian democracy “cannot be allowed to falter” at a time when democracies of the world are operating in the complex situations including fractured mandates and explosion of the media.

Democracy cannot be allowed to falter: President
13 May 2012, 9:29 am
President Pratibha Patil on Sunday said Indian democracy "cannot be allowed to falter" at a time when democracies of the world are operating in complex situations including fractured mandates and explosion of the media. "The big challenge is for democracy to proceed towards being a vibrant but healthy democracy. It is therefore necessary to walk ahead carefully, with determination," she said.

Many cultures, many democracies
11 May 2012, 12:11 pm
Contrary to expectations and distorted perceptions (in retrospect) created by the media, I found Myanmar the most cheerful and happy of the 20-odd countries I have visited in recent years. People are friendly, affable and relaxed.

FDD Releases Cutting Edge Study of Saudi Social Media
7 May 2012, 10:41 am
The Foundation for Defense of democracies has released the first-ever study of what radical Saudi Wahhabists are preaching to their followers about the United States and non-Muslim