Countering information operations by authoritarian actors in Latin America
Authoritarian governments are intensifying their efforts to manipulate the information ecosystem around the world in order to undermine democratic institutions,…
Theme: Authoritarianism
Paths to Democratic Resilience in an Era of Backsliding
Despite some bright spots, the anti-democratic challenges of the day are not fading fast. Investing in democratic resilience is increasingly…
Deepening the response to authoritarian information operations in Latin America
Authoritarian governments are escalating their efforts to manipulate the information ecosystem globally in order to undermine democratic institutions, advance their…
Election Case Law Analysis Series: Lessons on Disinformation and Election Disputes
With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in 2021, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)…
2023 Summit Highlights Video: Preparing for the 2024 Mega Election Year
2024 presents a mega election year with an expected two billion voters across 50 countries heading to the polls. In…
Kleptocratic cooperation in Africa: how Russia and China undermine democracy
Authoritarian actors play a crucial role in enabling kleptocracy across sub-Saharan Africa. In a new International Forum report, J.R. Mailey…
IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to…
Defending the global human rights system from authoritarian assault: how democracies can retake the initiative
Authoritarian influence in multilateral institutions is growing rapidly and poses a serious threat to democratic and human rights principles. Repressive…
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…
Samantha Power Accepts IFES Democracy Award On Behalf of USAID DRG Officers
USAID Administrator Samantha Power accepts IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award on behalf of USAID DRG Officers on June 14,…