European and U.S. Democracy Support: The Limits of Convergence
Despite a favorable political environment in recent years on both sides of the Atlantic for close European-U.S. cooperation on international…
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Why Is Georgia Again Trying to Push Through an Unpopular Foreign Agent Law?
Georgian Dream, which until recently looked certain to win another victory in this year’s elections, now risks repeating last year’s…
The Cost of Russia’s Friendship With Azerbaijan
Amid the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has become an essential partner for Russia when it comes to both energy exports,…
The U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine Is a Breakthrough but No Silver Bullet
The approval of U.S. aid to Ukraine, long overdue and needlessly controversial, is a major milestone. But a milestone on…
Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
In a context of democratic erosion, U.S. civil society organizations face a widening array of legal, political, and security threats.…
How Joe Biden Sabotaged the ‘Rules-Based Order’
By denying that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, Washington is discrediting itself and the order that it…
Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
By removing cloud technology firm Abr Arvan from its sanctions list, the EU has set a concerning—and puzzling—precedent. Last month,…
How the BJP Wins Over Women
By offering women norm-compliant ways to engage with politics, the ruling BJP has reversed its historic disadvantage with women. India…
Securitization and European Democracy Policy
Current geopolitical trends are pushing the EU to increasingly prioritize security in its international action and outreach, including on democracy…
Polarization Threatens to Derail Bosnia’s EU Ambitions
The opening of EU accession talks marks an important milestone for Bosnia, where ethnic tensions run high. But progress on…