Reimagining the material base for civil society – soundbytes from the world’s largest peace gathering
In one room, a booming Degan Ali from Adeso was sharing practical steps to follow for community organizations as the “Western rule…
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Support for Democracy in the Next MFF: The Role of Political Foundations
The EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be a defining factor in determining whether democracy remains a strategic priority both inside and outside…
Instagram’s Antisemitism Economy
An ongoing normalization of extremist beliefs, coupled with social media platforms’ recalcitrance to take appropriate action, has manifested in popular influencers…
Celebrating the Inter-American Democratic Charter: Advancing Democracy and Prosperity in the Americas
International IDEA, the Embassy of Switzerland to the United States and The Organization of American States (OAS), convened a high-level…
We Are Not Going Back to the Sidelines!
“A Peruvian, a Spaniard, a Mexican, a Colombian, and a Brazilian meet in Lima.” This is not a cliché nor…
What Americans Think About American Power Today
Most Americans believe the United States is declining in global power and influence, and nearly two-thirds say China’s power now…
Understanding Soft Power Play: A Paradigm Shift In Peacebuilding
In today’s changing landscape of conflict, traditional peacebuilding approaches- military interventions and sanctions often fail to bring about sustainable peace.…
UN: Human Rights Council meets amid bloodshed in Iran
As the Council meets for this special session, the people of Iran remain in darkness under a near total communications…
Remigration: How A European Ethnic Cleansing Proposal Devised by White Supremacists Became Official Trump Policy
Just over two years ago, tens of thousands of Germans took to the streets in protest of a secret meeting…
Around the Table: Where Democracy Begins
Sometimes democracy begins around a table. Sometimes it begins in a gathering with whānau (extended family) where kai (a meal)…