Democratic systems are political regimes in which governance is based on popular sovereignty, regular competitive elections and the protection of fundamental liberties. Research in this field examines ...

A national vote alone can’t address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.

Depoliticisation in democratic systems refers to the process by which issues traditionally subject to political contestation are transferred from elected bodies and public debate into more technical, ...

These are tense times. Climate change threatens billions of people around the world. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is slowing. And 35 years after the end of the cold war, ...