De Facto and Trigger face off the war of information in Moldova
This is a report of two weekly TV programmes that are countering disinformation about the war in Ukraine among Russian…
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Sense and sensibility: the role of policy dialogue in the EU’s new global agenda
This paper examines how with the “policy first” principle recently enshrined as a guiding rule for the programming of EU…
Imagined continuities: Political scenarios after the COVID-19 pandemic
This paper sketches out the medium-term consequences of the pandemic for democratic governance around the world based on a comprehensive…
The Digital-Democracy-Development Nexus: How to effectively advance the EU’s Digital Policy abroad
The paper looks at 6 areas where the EU can tackle digitalisation while strengthening development and democracy at the same…
Repression and Resilience: Diagnosing Closing Space Mid-Pandemic
This study illustrates how democratic space was affected by the global pandemic, drawing on case studies from Burundi, Colombia, El…
Bolstering Women’s Political Power: Lessons from the EU’s Gender Action Plan II
This article looks at the past five years of EU support for women’s political participation. It addresses the following questions:…
Thinking Democratically: a comprehensive approach to countering and preventing ‘shrinking space’
The paper aims to broaden the understanding of the different tactics that countries and governments use to close democratic space.…
Political parties and human rights
This paper explores the rights and responsibilities of political parties, demonstrating why, how and when human rights matter to political…
Effective Leadership and Democratic Culture
The aim of this paper is to learn the lessons offered by the COVID-19 pandemic about leadership and trust in…
Kyrgyzstan: Out from under the bridge trolling and of independent media
This article charts the development of online of independent journalists and media organisations in Kyrgyzstan, exploring the responses of the…