Download or read book Countries at the Crossroads written by Freedom House (U.S.) and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countries at the Crossroads is an annual survey of government performance in 30 key countries worldwide that are at a critical crossroads in determining their political future. Crossroads provides a unique comparative tool for assessing government performance in the areas of civil liberties, rule of law, anticorruption and transparency, and accountability and public voice. Through narratives, numerical scores, and specific policy recommendations, the survey is an indispensable tool for policymakers, scholars, and the international community.