Looks at the stresses put upon Western liberal democracies by factors such as the increased threat of terrorism, and the accession of the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe
Examines the phenomenon of 'militant democracies' as a response to these pressures
Analyses issues such as party closures, political rights of minorities, and democratization.
Focuses on highly topical and contentious areas of current interest in the light of September 11th, and the London terrorist attacks