Articles by subject: democracy

In praise of the coup (by Paul Collier, March/April 2009 ): Military takeovers can be a good thing for African democracy. Paul Collier makes the case
Deep trouble (by Kerem Oktem, November/December 2008 ): Will Turkey take the Yugoslavia option? Kerem Oktem on a country caught between Islam and ultra-nationalism
Holy Relics (by Jake Bromberg, May/June 2007 ): Why do we still tolerate the presence of bishops in the House of Lords? Jake Bromberg calls for their eviction
Notes of a reluctant Royalist (by Simon Hoggart, Summer 2002 ): In Jubilee year Simon Hoggart analyses the case for retaining the monarchy
Democracy: Crisis or Cure (by Graham Allen, Spring 2002 ): Labour MP, Graham Allen thinks that the Prime Minister's presidential style needs curtailing.
Iran's green future (by Kerem Oktem, Web Exclusive, November 2009): This week's protests are a sign of the uncontainable anger of the people says Kerem Oktem
Saving the Lords Spiritual (by Alice Onwordi, Web Exclusive, April 2011): With defeat likely in next week’s AV referendum, Nick Clegg’s hopes will lie with reforming the House of Lords. But he looks set to compromise and keep the bishops in place, reports Alice Onwordi