First, a market economy was created, the rule of law established, and democratic institutions built.

Others, such as Robert Dahl, argue that democracy requires smaller communities based on shared interests and personal relations. For them, Europe may be too big to forge truly democratic institutions.

For them, Europe may be too big to forge truly democratic institutions.

Islamist led governments must deliver on the socioeconomic front, while building democratic institutions. (Ironically, they will be able to claim success in having built a better state only when they accept their first electoral defeat.)

However, even though rulers are chosen through popular vote, there are worrying signs of weakness in the region s democratic institutions.

Islamist led governments must deliver on the socioeconomic front, while building democratic institutions.

Eritrea is an authoritarian State. There is no independent judiciary, no national assembly and there are no other democratic institutions in Eritrea.

This supportive context provided a roadmap for national policymakers, helping them to build democratic institutions and marginalize extremists.

Democratic Alliances

In Albania, instead of developing and strengthening our infant democratic institutions, the OSCE, in its desire to see its policies implemented, often seeks to bypass or override them.

But the lustration law was but one act among many in a systematic effort by Poland s current government to undermine the country s democratic institutions and fabric.

The Democratic Hopes of Iraqis

In an era of growing concern about religious fundamentalism, liberal democratic institutions must reaffirm their role in protecting individual rights for all. And, in order to enable the full enjoyment of our freedoms be they of worship or scientific research the state must reassert its secular nature.

Consider international institutions.

Of course, it is not easy to support a military coup against a democratically elected president (even one who, like Morsi, undermines the democratic values and institutions that brought him to power).

Instead of helping Japanese of the old school restore an authoritarian system, General Douglas MacArthur s administration helped Japanese liberals restore and improve their prewar democratic institutions.

Democratic weapons or weapons of democracy?

Global Institutions after the Crisis

Democratic governments are too complicated for that.

The power to achieve democratic change is in our hands.

We need international institutions that work.

China is also forging new institutions.

Preparations for EU entry strongly motivated the eight former communist Central European states to entrench or restore democratic institutions and market economies.

Jew hatred, if not contained, almost always develops into assaults on other groups and minorities and finally undermines democratic institutions and the rule of law.

But the EU's institutions need to be modernized.

9. Calls upon the Transitional Authority to develop a culture of democracy that includes democratic institutions as well as a free press and autonomous electronic media, all of which contribute to the promotion of tolerance and respect for human rights

Concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law,

Concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law,

The greatest democratic politicians have a large capacity for shallow friendships.

They share common values as free and democratic countries.

Democratic politicians everywhere vie for the support of ethnic lobbies.

These agreements go well beyond trade, governing investment and intellectual property as well, imposing fundamental changes to countries legal, judicial, and regulatory frameworks, without input or accountability through democratic institutions.

7. Reiterates its call upon all States and parties to the Peace Agreement to ensure that the promotion and protection of human rights and effective, functioning democratic institutions will be central elements in developing civilian structures

Now they tell them to fix their institutions.

By contrast, the Ombudsman's genuine efforts are hampered by other institutions.

Economic growth is rising, poverty is falling and democratic governance is spreading.

Democratic manners came more naturally to the British occupation forces.

Elections would be held and democratic politics would begin.

There are two key elements to Chile s fiscal institutions

Human Rights Require Stronger Institutions

As a result, our global energy institutions are woefully inadequate. The International Energy Agency admits only OECD countries, which excludes China, the largest energy consumer.

Some policies and institutions have been tried and failed.

Along the way, we must help strengthen Haitian institutions.

Yet these institutions should be neutral and independent.

In all of these countries, all parties respect basic democratic freedoms.