Democracy’s Achilles heel threatens Ukraine’s ‘remarkable’ resilience?
This article argues that the Ukraine invasion could embolden authoritarian regimes, including Iran.
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‘Outside the Revolution’: Cubans anticipate new revolt a year after historic protests
This article examines how the Cuban government committed systematic human rights violations in response to massive anti-government protests in July…
National Democratic Institute 2022
NDI’s 2022 Democracy Gala is a special tribute to the life and legacy of our late Chair, Madeleine Albright. We…
Namibian President Hage Geingob Remarks on the Importance of Presidential Term Limits in Africa
President Geingob (Namibia) speaks about the importance of democratic term limits and respecting constitutionalism at the International Summit on Constitutionalism…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Accepts NDI’s Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award
On December 6, 2022, The National Democratic Institute (NDI) bestowed the inaugural Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award to Ukrainian President…
NDI President Derek Mitchell Closes the 2022 Democracy Gala
On December 6, 2022, NDI President Derek Mitchell spoke at the National Democratic Institute’s 2022 Democracy Gala. NDI’s 2022 Democracy…
Sharp Power Research Portal
The Sharp Power Research Portal catalogues research and reporting on authoritarian sharp power in five sectors: media and information; commerce;…
NDI’s 2019 Democracy Gala celebrates humor
Matt Wuerker (POLITICO) is joined by Kevin Kallaugher (The Economist), Rebel Pepper (China) and Rayma Suprani (Venezuela) to discuss their…
Wise words from the Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award recipients at the #DemocracyGala2022
Wise words from the Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award recipients at the #DemocracyGala2022
Every day, #NDI witnesses the irrepressible energy and spirit of countless individuals who demand liberty and a say in their own affairs. Young and old, from every culture and diverse identity, they struggle, often against the odds, to construct a system that respects, listens, and represents them.”
Read NDI President Derek Mitchell’s reflections on democracy’s perseverance in 2022