Publications Regarding European Union
Articles
Britain's Referendum: Democracy at its Finest or Crass Populism?
Written By: Dr. Dana Blander
In Britain, nationwide referendums are a rare event. This development highlights an issue that many of today's democracies are struggling with: the ongoing tension between direct and representative democracy. Is a national referendum a shining example of the democratic ideal put to practice, or does it represents deterioration to cheap populism?
New Partners in the Struggle Against Terrorism
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Yohanan Plesner argues that as Denmark grieves for a terror attack on its soil, Israeli leaders must broadcast "a message of partnership among democracies battling terrorism without sacrificing their democratic values."