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Indiana Democracy Consortium

Indiana University departments, schools and centers asking why some democracies succeed and others fail

Research @ IU

Indiana University's recognized excellence in both theoretical and area studies provides a strong foundation for research and training programs that forge a broadly construed approach to democracy building. The IDC is comprised of many faculty members, many of whom contribute to acclaimed departments and research centers focused on issues related to contemporary democracy issues.

Research @ IU

Recent News from the IDC

  • The Citizens' Assembly

    John Ferejohn discusses issues of direct democracy more >

  • A Minority Report

    Milica Matijevic and Tim Waters discuss "A Minority Report." more >

  • Lt. Col. Doug Ollivant

    IU Ph.D. and Army officer Doug Ollivant discusses state-building in Iraq. more >

  • Kosovo: Endgame or Renewed Crisis

    IDC scholars look at the recent elections in Kosovo and what they mean for the Balkans. more >

  • Social Context and the
    Process of National Reconciliation

    Scholars examine the legacies of national reconciliation efforts in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Southern Africa. Read a complete report.

  • Democracy and the Modern World:
    Prospects and Challenges

    Read a complete report.
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