Building a European Public Opinion
Europe is a construction in the making and often this construction is endangered by events and crises that challenge it.…
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Elevating Citizens’ Voices: Avenues for Participatory Democracy at National, Regional and Local Levels
This publication is a direct result and continuation of the ENoP-AER Forum on New Forms of Democratic Engagement which was…
Democracy is under attack but a new approach to “political innovation” is helping to revitalize it
To counter increasing polarization, populism, inequality and authoritarianism, a new civil society approach to “political innovation” is supporting citizen-led innovations…
In Colombia, women run in elections for what they believe in – but the stakes are high
Colombia has held its local elections, and volunteers from the Red-Green Alliance served as international election observers. The volunteers spoke…
We need an inspiring culture of democracy: Start by making International Democracy Day a holiday
International Democracy Day, a holiday that deserves much gravitas but is virtually unknown outside of the elite halls of multinational…
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…
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,…