emocracy is under threat around the world, but not because dictators are overthrowing elected governments and seizing power.

In the complex and often violent political arena of ancient Greece, ideals of civic engagement and self-determination mingled ...

Greece has elected Constantine Tassoulas, a prominent advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, as its new ...

Ancient philosopher Plato may have an answer to why only those skilled in statecraft should rule the unskilled COMMENT | ...

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the “cradle of democracy”.

The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country's new president.

ATHENS, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Constantine Tassoulas, former speaker of the Greek Parliament, was elected as the country's new president on Wednesday.

So what was Plato’s argument? And could it hold the key to understanding why, across the west, confidence in democracy is declining? Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a ...