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…
Geographical Coverage: Global
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…
Opinion: Paige Alexander and Kristin Lord: 2024 Is the Year of Elections. Let’s Act Now to Protect Them.
As we look ahead this year, voters in more than 50 countries, including the United States, will go to the…
Disentangling Government Responses: How Do We Know When Accountability Work Is Gaining Traction?
This paper presents a framework to help accountability advocates and practitioners interpret government reactions to their efforts and move forward…
Annual Report 2023/2024
The Atlantic Council plays a crucial role in providing understanding of this historic moment, particularly in making clear the stakes…
CEPPS Youth In Focus: World Press Freedom Day
In 2024, a record number of elections will take place around the world. During this pivotal moment for democracies, the…
Delivering Democracy: The View less taken – How the energy transition and democracy need one another.
2023 saw the energy transition in Europe make significant strides. However, certain media narratives continue to imply that there is…