Author: Cynthia McClintock | Journal of Democracy

Cynthia McClintock is professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University.

January 2018, Volume 29, Issue 1

Reevaluating Runoffs in Latin America

Cynthia McClintock

The worldwide popularity of runoff rules for presidential elections has grown strikingly in recent decades. In Latin America, contrary to scholarly expectations, this shift has had important benefits for democracy.

October 2006, Volume 17, Issue 4

A “Left Turn” in Latin America? An Unlikely Comeback in Peru

Cynthia McClintock

An unexpected winner emerged in Peru's close-fought presidential election. Alan García's earlier presidential term was calamitous at best, and yet he may now be the harbinger of a brighter future for Peru's democracy.

April 2005, Volume 16, Issue 2

Lipset’s Legacy

Cynthia McClintock

A review of The Democratic Century by Seymour Martin Lipset and Jason M. Lakin.

October 2001, Volume 12, Issue 4

The OAS in Peru: Room for Improvement

Cynthia McClintock

Although the OAS helped, sudden public revelations of corruption in Peru were more important.

Latin America’s Struggle for Democracy

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