The Revolution of Light: An Inspiration for the World
Democracy exists between two seemingly contradictory impulses: an urge to institutionalize politics and a drive to resist and disrupt institutions.…
Theme: Authoritarianism
Orbán’s Danube Institute Quietly Launches a Nonprofit Arm in the United States
As former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s political machine confronts political decline at home, one of its main international vehicles…
Reclaiming Democracy: Nairobi forum underscores urgency of reform, inclusion and civic action
Global Democracy Coalition amplifies calls for inclusive systems in light of concerns over corruption, authoritarianism, and shrinking civic space. Stakeholders…
Le Manuel de l’Autoritaire
Un portrait psychologique et politique des dirigeants autoritaires, qui cartographie la manière dont certains types de personnalités s’emparent du pouvoir…
The Authoritarian’s Playbook
A psychological and political portrait of authoritarian leaders, mapping how certain personality types capture power and systematically make those around…
The Second Annual European Ethnic Cleansing Conference Looks to Trump for Inspiration
On May 30, around 500 far-right activists and their supporters traveled to Porto, Portugal, for the second annual Remigration Summit. Speakers focused on…
How to Defeat the Authoritarian Message
When in 1929 Walter Lippmann assessed the likelihood of fascism spreading to Western countries, he categorically ruled out its reaching…
The 764 Network: A Global Threat for Child Abuse and Radicalization
There is an urgent concern among researchers and law enforcement about a youth network engaged in the large-scale targeting, abuse,…
Leveraging Gender to Advance Authoritarianism, Part Two
Around the world, political and cultural leaders are leveraging narratives and policies on gender to justify anti-democratic practices, rights restrictions,…
Leveraging Gender to Advance Authoritarianism, Part One
As communities continue to push back against anti-democratic measures and group-targeted violence, it is more critical than ever to understand…