Pathways Towards Power Shifts: State-Society Synergy
Policy reformers often make bold promises to improve government responsiveness to citizen demands. Yet such proclaimed openings from above often…
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What are the conditions for democracy and political parties during a military regime?
The military leader of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has stated that elections are no longer a priority. What does…
War in Sudan Has Severe Consequences for Darfur
The second perspective in our Spotlight on Sudan series, written by Dr. Amir Libiss provides context about Darfur’s history and…
West Supports Ukraine Anti-Corruption Efforts at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London
The Ukraine Recovery Conference held in London, largely facilitated by the European Union, stands out as a pivotal international event…
Championing Evidence-Based Research in Effective Advocacy
Norberta Soares is the executive director of the Community-Based Rehabilitation Network Timor-Leste, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for health, rehabilitation,…
Are African democracies crisis-resistant?
Africa’s democracies are experiencing one coup d’état after another, while there is growing popular political activism and simultaneous crises.
The Dangerous Web of Misinformation and Othering in the Darfur Conflict
The first perspective in our Spotlight on Sudan series, written by SACDO President Mohamed Abdo, explores the impact of the…
Why the Muslim Brotherhood Failed to Rule Egypt?
Ten years ago, the Muslim Brotherhood was given a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rule Egypt, and they wasted it. The unexpected…
Russia Floods Twitter with Propaganda about the Kakhovka Dam’s Collapse
In the early hours of June 6, an explosion collapsed the Kakhovka dam, releasing a torrent of water across the…
Empowering women to fight and prevent gender-based violence
DanChurchAid and Women Empowerment Link (WEL) through ‘Strengthening Community-Based Structures to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ project…