on a “democracy-civil society paradox”: although ENGOs have a positive effect on ratification of IEAs on average, this … democracy is generally associated both with a more active civil society and more international cooperation. The reasons for this … on ENGOs in the time-period 1973–2006. The results offer strong support for the presumed democracy–civil society paradox …

This article discusses the 'associational democratic' model of relationship between state and civil society …: the link between associational democracy and neo-corporatism, and the relationship between deliberation-a crucial element …

Iran reflect variations of the traditional pattern for democratic change within a closed society. Yet, as the world edges …Historically, implementing democracy has been a domestic concern. Recent events in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, Bahrain, and … international community, heavily dominated by intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international civil society (ICS) …