Haiti's flagging transition

Article Abstract:

The political system used in Haiti has not significantly improved since the island's democratically elected president Jean-Bertrand was installed with the help of the United States government. Political analysis shows that the 1987 Constitution and economic profile of Haiti are partially responsible for preventing the progress of democratization. Fundamental changes need to be made to the electoral system before progress in democratization is possible.

Haiti

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Slovakia's democratic awakening

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The independent Slovak Republic has been in existence since 1993, but the country's transition towards meaningful democracy was derailed by the rule of autocratic Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar. Hopes of better governance are raised with the election of a new government in the Sep 1998 parliamentary elections. However, the new government coalition still have to contend with some problems, including the legacy of Meciarism.

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Slovakia's second transition

Article Abstract:

This article addresses democratization in Slovakia. The author argues Slovakia's 2002 elections demonstrate the decline of nationalist authoritarianism and the beginnings of a strong democracy.

Slovakia, Democratization

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