Journal of Democracy

Transatlantic Editors' Forum

14.09.2004 · C·A·P

The Journal of Democracy is the world's leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy. Since its first appearance in 1990, it has engaged both activists and intellectuals in critical discussions of the problems and prospects facing democracy around the world. Today, the Journal is at the center of debate on the major social, political, and cultural challenges that confront emerging and established democracies alike.

The Journal includes not only clusters of essays on topical themes or countries but also articles dealing with every region of the world. In addition, each issue features “field reports” from democratic activists; reviews of important books on democracy; reports on recent and upcoming elections; excerpts from speeches and documents by leading democrats and dissidents; and news about the activities of prodemocracy groups in the United States and abroad.

The Journal explores in depth every aspect of the establishment, consolidation, and maintenance of democracy, including political institutions, parties and elections, civil society, ethnic conflict, economic reform, public opinion, the role of the media, and constitutionalism. It covers not only practical political matters but also questions of democratic theory and culture. While it maintains the highest scholarly standards, it is written and edited for the general reader as well. The Journal’s authors include eminent social scientists and historians, statesmen and leaders of democratic movements, and renowned intellectuals. A truly global publication, the Journal attracts both authors and readers from all over the world.

Web site: www.journalofdemocracy.org