Democracy and utopia
Article Abstract:
The quest of societies for utopia has engendered upheavals such as those of the French and American Revolutions which have, at best, only partially been able to solve the problem of balancing the ideals of equality and democracy. Communism, for one, which once hailed its classless society as a form of utopia has collapsed. Fascism, which also had utopian aims albeit in favor of the concept of nation, has also been discredited. The modern democracies that subscribe to Western models are also left with no clear direction with the discovery that utopia remains a mere idea.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 1998
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Romania's road to "normalcy."
Article Abstract:
The 1996 presidential elections in Romania has created a positive impact as it opened a new chapter of democracy in the country. The elections will go down in history as the first peaceful transition of government after 59 years. Society's participation in the electoral process has been considered as the turning point in Romania's quest for a better government. The campaign against corruption continues to develop as the new regime strengthens its efforts to eradicate it from government practice.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 1997
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