Three Must Reads From The New October Issue!
Journal of Democracy
The Journal of Democracy: The smartest analysis on democracy and authoritarianism around the world.
The new issue of the Journal of Democracy covers some of the greatest challenges facing democracies today: How can liberal democrats take advantage of nationalism’s enduring appeal? How can Western democracies reduce rising political violence? And how can they protect freedom of expression while also preventing the harms such freedom might cause??The following essays from our new issue provide key answers to these important questions.
Democracy’s defenders have failed to appreciate the power of nationalism. They must arm themselves with emotionally compelling narratives to counter illiberal foes of free government. When they do, they are championing a winning message.
By?M. Steven Fish
Political violence is rising in wealthy democracies. Polarized societies and bitter party politics are putting candidates and election officials in serious peril. Political leaders, more than anyone, have the power to stoke or stamp out this dangerous cycle of violence.
By Rachel Kleinfeld and Nicole Bibbins Sedaca
When an epidemic of Koran burnings swept Denmark and Sweden, the Danish government criminalized the practice. It is a misguided response that misses the opportunity to protect both minorities and the right to free speech.
By David Kaye
Thought Management
5 个月Quran is sacred book belongs to Islamic religion. So no need to criticize just understand and discovered and logically communicate. For example the European and USA banned the to criticize Holocaust stories and what is behind to protect the Holocaust philosophy. No need to freedom of expression. If you want criticize Holocaust you are stop by the law.