India’s Revolutionary Model of Economic Growth
The country is attempting to simultaneously support high-end technological initiatives while also providing the basic necessities for wider swaths of its populace.
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Viewfinder: Supporters of the Zimbabwe Opposition Party Movement for Democratic Change
Supporters of the Zimbabwe opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, listen and cheer as the party's acting president addresses the crowd gathered outside the party headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.
After a Historic General Election, Nepal Has Chosen a Communist Coalition
Last month, the former Hindu monarchy overwhelmingly voted for a communist prime minister who promises economic growth and political stability. How did they get to this point?
Could Innovations in Democratic Participation Shake Us Out of Our Civil Disillusionment?
History proves that, when governments listen, citizens reward them both politically and financially.
Fighting ‘Us Versus Them’ Populism
Is there a way for people to look beyond the political divide, find common ground, and rebuild their trust in democracy?
Letter From the Editor: What Makes a Revolutionary Idea
Introducing Pacific Standard's May'June 2017 issue.
France’s Presidential Elections Have Ended, But Its Electorate Is Still Divided
France has been actively grappling with its identity, and this election was one piece of this inward engagement
Clashing Religious Identity Politics Spell Trouble for Indonesian Secularism
A recent election for Jakarta's governor has tested Indonesia's strong commitment to pluralism and tolerance.
What the Turkish Referendum Means for the Divided Country’s Future
Pots and pans, whistles and hoots erupted in alleyways in Istanbul, the city where a majority of citizens…
Democratic Crises Are Older Than We Think
(Photo: Alice Donovan Rouse/Getty Images) The first two months of the new administration have been plagued by widespread…