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A Bit Less Uncertainty For Fractured Spanish Politics
Light at the end of the tunnel for fractured Spanish politics as two parties announce coalition
A Look at the Irish Single Transferable Vote System
Taking another look at the Irish single transferable vote system setup in the 1937 constitution
On the Success of Participatory Governance
Germany’s experience with participatory governance is limited but the potential benefits are huge
The Tragedy of Brexit
The looming referendum on the continuation of British membership of the EU to be held at some point during 2016, reveals the existence of two factors that explain an important aspect of the nature of geopolitics in the second decade of the new century.
A German Political Earthquake Following Migrant Crisis
As Germany continues to struggle to find a way to adequately handle the migrant crisis, politicians may be facing a new challenge as their constituents go to the polls in 2016.
What Now For Troubled European Democracy?
A look at a few nations that personify the increasingly troubled European democracy project
Macedonia Election Boycott by Opposition Raises Stakes
EU is concerned the opposition decision for a Macedonia election boycott threatens broader crisis
Putin Critic Forced to Apologize After Criticizing Kremlin
If Russia and Vladimir Putin were serious about making the transformation from a dictatorship to a free and open political system, Putin would stop these threats toward opponents and allow for a free exchange of speech and dialogue throughout his country on important issues of the day.
Ai Weiwei Visits Greece to Support War Refugees
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei visits Greece and marches with activists to focus world’s attention