Revolution reconsidered

Article Abstract:

The "color revolutions" in Georgia and Ukraine, which were mass movements that mobilized huge parts of the populations and involved the public discrediting of the old order, are analyzed in the context of a transition to democracy. Although democratic consolidation confronts problems in both these countries, it is believed that the modern kind of non-violent revolution for adoption of democracy does not allow citizens to go back to an undemocratic past.

Ukraine, Georgia (Country), Political issue, Political protest, Republic of Georgia

---

Comments on "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back:" the feudal analogy

Article Abstract:

A response to Michael McFaul's account of the economic effect of the election of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia in March 2000 is presented. A feudal analogy of the development in democracy in Russia is discussed.

Elections, Russia, Putin, Vladimir, Economic development, Feudalism

---

Disillusionment in the Caucases and central Asia

Article Abstract:

There is much disillusionment in the former Soviet Republics in the Causcases and central Asia over the failure to institute true democratic reform. Such disillusionment may lead to increased democratization.

Former Soviet Union, Analysis, Political reform, Central Asia, Caucasus region, Democratization

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Implementation of the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement in developing countries: issues and recommendations. Preferential trade agreements and their implications for customs services
• Abstracts: Illusions about consolidation. Illusions and conceptual flaws. Horizontal accountability in new democracies
• Abstracts: The trade and environment interaction in the WTO; how can a 'new round' contribute? A call for coherence in international law; praises for the prohibition against 'clinical isolation' in WTO dispute settlement
• Abstracts: Helms asks administration to reject arms control treaties. Plutonium, early-warning accords advanced at U.S.-Russian summit
• Abstracts: Globalization: a new political and economic space requiring supranational governance. Organisation of African Unity/African Economic Community member states, the Seattle preparatory process and Seatttle: a personal reflection

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.