All the autocrat’s men: The court politics of Putin’s inner circle
What is the state of the “Putin court?” And how has Russia’s war against Ukraine influenced the clan battles that…
Geographical Coverage: Global
Michelle Bachelet was elected vice president of the Club of Madrid
Former president Michelle Bachelet was unanimously elected as the new vice president of the Club of Madrid , a global…
Inside the Summit for Democracy: What’s Next?
Ken Godfrey, the Executive Director of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), and Anthony Smith, the Chief Executive of the…
YouTube Deplatforms Joseph Nicolosi, the “Father of Conversion Therapy,” After GPAHE Report
In late March, the far-right Heritage Foundation reported in its publication, The Daily Signal, that the YouTube account for Joseph…
Addressing the Accountability Gap panel @ Fordham Law School
Fordham International Law Association, Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, and III hosted a discussion on ‘Addressing the Accountability…
Evidence Briefer: Political Parties and Opposition to Democratic Erosion
Political parties can be key actors in the prevention and disruption of democratic erosion. Scholars have documented strategies political parties…
Keseb Turns 2! Highlighting 10 positive narratives for democracy
Two years ago, we launched Keseb with the dual mission of countering authoritarianism and advancing inclusive and resilient democracies. See…
Open Governance Tools for Combatting Kleptocracy
Kleptocracy, which means “rule by thieves,” describes an especially pernicious, predatory type of corruption whereby the institutions of the state…
Three Ways to Better Govern the Use of AI
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for significant positive benefits for society. However, there are profound concerns…
The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Mr. Ben Saul, presented his first report
The misuse of counter-terrorism measures and the human rights harms stemming from spyware are some of the aspects pointed out…