Daniel Twining is president of the International Republican Institute, a democracy assistance organization based in Washington.
Citizens exercising right to vote will encourage those in authoritarian states


Taiwan presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, center, of the ruling DPP waves to supporters: The peaceful transfer of power has become routine in Taiwan. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Daniel Twining is president of the International Republican Institute, a democracy assistance organization based in Washington.