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KARAKOL
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO KAUFMANN? Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Thirsting for Democracy, at One of World's Largest Freshwater Lakes
Image credit: 1824 painting of Anglo-Ashanti war. Public domain.
CANBERRA
READINGS The Honest Search for Democracy Is Endless
A Bigger, Science-Based Vision of Self-Government
The ugly Beast and its unlikely Beauty
Democracy in America has seen better days ever since French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville first...
Scotland
Scotland: A true victory for people power
The citizens of Scotland have decided. Against full independence. But also for more democratic powers for all...
Switzerland
How to (mis)understand Swiss direct democracy
As a Swiss citizen of the European Union with - even if very limited - executive powers in a Swedish city, I...
Uruguay
A New Reality for Latin America's Most Established Democracy
Citizens of Uruguay have once more resorted to initiatives and referendums during the past two years. But for...
European Union
Our Democratic Need of Public Squares
Maidan Square in Kiev. Taksim Square in Istanbul. Tahrir Square in Cairo. Recent democratic movements around...
European Union
How to water down a (r)evolution
In Europe, the very first transnational citizens´ initiative has received its official response. It is a...