The post-totalitarian blues

Article Abstract:

The lack of citizen participation in the political debate, apathy toward democratic reform, and the growing mistrust of parliamentary institutions in Russia indicate the country is likely to meet the same fate as Western democracies. The initial excitement generated by the transition from communism to a democratic form of government has died down. The upsurge of corporate power and the revival of communal conflicts have obliterated the vision of rule of law and private property.

Social aspects, Russia, Political reform

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From democracy fatigue to populist backlash

Article Abstract:

A severe democratic crisis is observed in several of the Central and East European countries in which the public have shown an increasing lack of trust in democratic institutions.

Europe, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Evaluation, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Political culture, Communism, Liberalism

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Eastern Europe: The International Context

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the growth of democracy in Eastern Europe and the adoption of Western European political systems is discussed.

Eastern Europe, Political socialization

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