How to build a global pro-democracy movement
Read transcript “Democracy is the most compelling vision we have for self-governance,” says freedom advocate Yordanos Eyoel. Taking a stand…
Theme: Authoritarianism
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,…
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…
The state of democracy and how to defend it
From the insurrectionist movement that shook our nation on Jan. 6, 2021, to the ongoing war in Ukraine to political…
Extremism is our new normal
The research findings illuminate how authoritarianism and political extremism, laced with white supremacy, has infiltrated mainstream America. Extremism is the…
Futures In The Balance: Taking Action To Ensure Afghan Women’s & Girls’ Rights Under Taliban Rule
As Afghanistan marks one year since the Taliban took control, the humanitarian and human rights situation in the country is…