Most Black Americans Want a More Active U.S. Role in Ending the War in Gaza and Protecting Palestinian Lives
A survey of Black Americans shows a majority want the United States to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.…
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BRICS expansion: what does it mean for democracy?
BRICS, led by China, has gained five new members as of January 1, 2024. But rather than consolidating the group,…
NATO Looks South: Elements of a Strategy
NATO strategy looking south is more about warning, planning, partnerships, and the commitment to crisis management than it is about…
Rebalancing Power to Improve Lives: Humanity United’s Forced Labor & Human Trafficking Approach
Humanity United is proud to be launching its refreshed Forced Labor & Human Trafficking portfolio strategy and reaffirming our commitment…
Obstacles and Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
To better inform its approach to youth empowerment and skills-building programs, IRI sought to identify obstacles to leadership development and…
Faces of Open Government: Blair Glencorse
Meet Blair Glencorse, Co-CEO of the Accountability Lab and Co-Chair of the Open Government Partnership. Blair has been a key…
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…