David Krivanek

David Krivanek is an Associate Editor of openDemocracy. He was previously editor of Can Europe Make It? and digitaLiberties. He currently works for an international organisation in Beirut.

#keepODopen: notes from the Twitter campaign trail

Our Associate Editor gives a behind-the-scenes look at the #keepODopen campaign. How does a small organisation such as openDemocracy develop an effective social media strategy?

By David Krivanek

/ 1 Mar 2013

The democratic game – when it gets serious

In a remarkable article, Benjamin Ward uses his analysis of intolerance in Europe to suggest solutions, a line many are still wary of crossing. This is, however, where we start to disagree.

By David Krivanek

/ 16 Feb 2013

A wimpish speech

By choosing to put party politics before national and European interests, David Cameron has above all shot himself in the foot.

By David Krivanek

/ 24 Jan 2013

Democratising the EU is not about Europhilia or Euroscepticism. In modern society, power and democratic accountability go hand in hand. European leaders should draw inspiration from the Union's periphery!

By David Krivanek

/ 11 Dec 2012

Once more, without passion?

In a few hours, the world will finally know if Barack Obama or Mitt Romney will be the next President of the United States. Our 'How it looks from here' series concludes with a tour d'horizon around the globe - what are people thinking as they await the outcome?

By David Krivanek

/ 6 Nov 2012

Calling for democracy from behind closed doors

Of course, bringing all of the passengers onto the Captain's bridge wouldn't have saved the Titanic. But the current situation in Europe is closer to having all the first class passengers fighting over how to steer the wheel, while those in second and third class jump off the ship in disgust.

By David Krivanek

/ 9 Oct 2012

David Krivanek

#keepODopen: notes from the Twitter campaign trail

The democratic game – when it gets serious

A wimpish speech

Lessons from the periphery

Once more, without passion?

Calling for democracy from behind closed doors