As we launch Democracy on a Tightrope in South Africa, we are struck by how familiar the global democratic landscape feels in ...

Local governments need authority to manage their own districts; otherwise, internal instability will be exploited by external ...

Much has been written lately about “the state of our democracy in crisis.” We read the headlines and feel a rise in anxiety. But what does it actually mean? It means that the checks and balances that ...

Gen Z was expected to be more instrumental in the 2024 presidential election than they turned out to be. Despite their active engagement in political discourse online, only 42% turned out to vote, ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Culture of Democracy Summit on Monday, where she claimed that democracy in the U.S. is "fading." Obama made the remarks as part of the summit's keynote ...

Maybe you’ve seen yard signs or mailers inviting you to a “neighborhood meeting” or a “hearing for changing CS and CL to SP zoning” or some other hyperlocal matter. But if we’re honest, the typical ...

Kenya is a nation governed by democratic principles. In recent years, we have made significant strides in improving our governance. According to Article 1 of our constitution, sovereign power belongs ...

As we explore the role of new technologies in changing how government makes policies and delivers services, one form of technology is emerging that has the potential to foster decision-making that's ...

The HSRC has made public findings of its latest voter participation survey, which measures public confidence in democracy.

Explore the evolving landscape of women's political participation in India, highlighting voting trends, campaign engagement, and representation challenges.

Editor’s Note: Health Affairs is proud to be a media partner for the Health 2.0 Meets Ix conference, which will take place April 22 and 23 in Boston, Massachusetts. As part of the lead-up to the ...