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In Advancing Democracy Abroad, Michael McFaul explains how democracy provides a more accountable system of government, greater economic prosperity, and better security compared with other systems of government. He then shows how Americans have benefited from the advance of democracy abroad in the past, and speculates about security, economic, and moral benefits for the United States from potential democratic gains around the world.

In June 1996, for the first time in thousand years, Russian citizens were given the chance to select their head of state in a democratic election. Michael McFaul analyzes three major factors that combine to explain why Boris Yeltsin's victory, should have been expected, discusses the reasons behind Yeltsin's victory, and examines its impact on electoral politics in post-Soviet Russia.

Historical background on the parties, selected interviews with prominent members of these groups, and important party documents.

The December 1993 elections in Russia marked an important turning point in Russia's transition to democracy. This essay seeks to explain the causes and consequences of this electoral outcome both for Russia and the West.