STRATI Journal of Democracy and Governance

The STRATI Journal of Democracy and Governance aims to deepen scholarly understanding and practical approaches toward inclusive, accountable, and effective democratic governance. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary and comparative scholarship that advances knowledge of how democratic systems function, evolve, and respond to internal and external pressures—including populism, authoritarian backsliding, institutional erosion, and social movements.

It addresses key questions about the legitimacy, quality, and sustainability of governance systems; the rule of law; the balance of power among institutions; the role of civil society and the media; and the impact of globalization, digitalization, and climate change on democracy. The journal places special emphasis on inclusive governance, participatory decision-making, and innovations in democratic practices in the Global South.

By engaging both normative theory and empirical inquiry, the journal contributes to strengthening democratic accountability, transparency, rule-based governance, and institutional integrity in policymaking processes.

Detailed Themes

The journal invites contributions that engage with (but are not limited to) the following themes:

1. Theories and models of democracy and governance
2. Electoral systems, reforms, and integrity
3. Participatory democracy and deliberative processes
4. Populism, authoritarianism, and democratic backsliding
5. Comparative democratic institutions and governance models
6. Rule of law, judicial independence, and constitutionalism
7. Civil society, social movements, and democratic engagement
8. Digital democracy, e-governance, and civic tech
9. Corruption, transparency, and anti-corruption strategies
10. Public accountability and oversight institutions
11. Federalism, decentralization, and local governance
12. Inclusive governance and marginalized groups
13. Democracy and human rights intersections
14. Youth participation and democratic education
15. Media freedom, disinformation, and democratic resilience
16. Gender and governance: women’s political representation
17. Governance and crisis management (e.g., pandemics, disasters)
18. Democratic transitions and regime change
19. Public administration, bureaucracy, and reform
20. Policy design and citizen-centered governance
21. State capacity, responsiveness, and public trust
22. Democracy, conflict, and peacebuilding
23. Urban governance and participatory planning
24. International democracy promotion and assistance
25. Governance challenges in fragile and conflict-affected states
26. Global governance and multilateral institutions
27. Climate governance and environmental democracy
28. Migration, citizenship, and governance
29. Indigenous governance systems and legal pluralism
30. AI, surveillance, and implications for democratic rights
31. Open data, transparency laws, and civic monitoring
32. Parliaments, legislatures, and democratic oversight
33. Public sector ethics and integrity systems
34. Political parties, coalitions, and democratic accountability
35. Policy transparency and inclusive budget governance
36. Democracy and sustainable development linkages
37. Authoritarian innovations and hybrid regimes
38. Global trends in democracy and democratic resilience
39. Transitional justice and institutional reform
40. New institutionalism and governance research methodologies

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com