What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Long before Pericles' Golden Age, an aristocrat named Cleisthenes laid the true foundation for Athenian democracy.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Walking along the broad pedestrian street that runs along the base of Athens’ famed Acropolis Hill, ...

Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have ...

She has fought for greater budget transparency for years and now a Tasmanian MP has been recognised on the world stage for her efforts. Read why the honour means so much. Ms Forrest, 63, a former ...

Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.

As the 2024 election results are processed, it's important to remember the official determination of the U.S. president won't be finalized until December, when the Electoral College casts its votes.

You propose abolishing states. Why? The book is a thought experiment. The proposal I’m offering is long term. I realize we need states during the current political moment. I think the states are the ...

Yes, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. But the country has a few attributes that make it more resilient than you might ...