With no other country in the Middle East does Germany maintain such close relations as it does with Israel. This is often justified on the grounds of shared democratic values. However, is the political system of Israel really that of a democracy? This question is a controversial one within academia.…
Term limits are the key instrument for limiting presidential power, but in practice this tool has not always been effective. In Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, the limits have been repeatedly abolished – an indicator of democratic backlash.
