On the International Day of Democracy, four University of Birmingham scholars say what democracy means to them:

Celebrations and Concerns

Nic Cheeseman, Professor of Democracy, talks about advances beyond authoritarian regimes but also the challenges of ensuring that minorities are respected and protected:

See also The Problems of “Democracy” in Africa

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