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…
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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…
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…
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…
Holistic safety: Recommendations for journalist safety during elections
This “super-election” year (in which over 40 countries will head to the polls) poses many risks to journalist safety. While…