| Referendums are taking the world by storm in 2004. Yet they often are controversial items on the political agenda; while to some they might represent the most direct decision-making line to the people and thus embody the true essence of democracy, to others they are just another political tool in the hands of manipulative politicians.
A plethora of questions must then arise as the world sees more and more referendums enter the political limelight. Not just referendums but the concept of direct democracy ought to be explored further. Here you will find analyses and links to understanding the tools of direct democracy.
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| What defines democracy? |
| Initiatives and referendums: Anathema or complimentary to representative democracy? |
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| Pivotal issues put to referendums |
| Cyprus, EU constitution, and more. |
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| Direct democracy in the Asia-Pacific |
| Taiwan had its first national referendum in March 2004, but is far from being the first nation in the region to practice direct democracy. |
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| Referendums (national-level) worldwide |
| Results and plans for this year’s referendums, spanning the globe. |
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| Direct democracy links |
| To the best organizations dealing with these issues. |