As Liberia heads to a closely contested runoff election, the possibilities are decidedly limited. 

Nothing may seem more obvious to supporters of democracy than the need to oppose, punish, and deter coups. But defining a coup, let alone reacting sensibly to one, is difficult for many democratic go…

The truth is that his tenure as secretary of state was often rocky, and as full of setbacks as acclaim.

A successful reform of the system is essential not only to reducing poverty, but also to restoring public faith in the country’s democracy.

The electoral strength of the right is pushing Latin America’s leftists away from progressive causes.