Drawing from recent research, a new book argues that the flurry of recent innovations for “direct democracy”—from recall referenda to plebiscites—despite positive potential, also pose new risks to democratic governance.
Let the people rule directly? It’s not always a good idea.
By Yanina Welp /
Venezuela
What’s wrong with a little dialogue?
By Juan Nagel / juannagel /
The international community is trying to encourage the Venezuelan government and the opposition to sit down to a dialogue. But democratic dialogue requires commitment to principles, and the government has never shown—nor is showing now—any willingness to commit to those values.