Democracy declined in 42 countries in 2023, new V-Dem report says
The V-Dem Institute based in Gothenburg in Sweden has presented its annual report on the state of global democracy for…
Theme: Authoritarianism
Russia: The Kremlin Is Responsible for the Death of Alexey Navalny
Democratic governments must reinforce their efforts to end the regime’s abuses and support Navalny’s vision for a free Russia.
The Al Jazeera Ban is Another Strike Against Press Freedom
Israel has officially passed a law that will lead to the ban of Al Jazeera. The change in status for…
Challenges and Opportunities in West Africa with Maman Sidikou and Will Meeker
On this episode of ‘By the People’, we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing West Africa – a key strategic…
A Call to Defende Democracy
Today, democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders. EU institutions, custodians…
Reflections from #ShiftThePower
Last December, members of the Humanity United team attended the #ShiftThePower Summit in Bogotá, Colombia. Here you can find some…
Taiwan, Democracy, and an Unknown Future
By the People discusses the significance of Taiwan’s recent general election with two eminent experts – former U.S. deputy national…
Copenhagen Democracy Summit
On 14-15 May 2024, the seventh annual Copenhagen Democracy Summit was organized by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation.
Soros Arts Fellowship Impact Report
In world grappling with rising authoritarianism, inequality, and environmental crises, artists stand as catalysts for social change. The Soros Arts…
Summary of NDI Public Opinion Research on Key Topics 2016-2024
Since Ukraine’s 2014 Revolution of Dignity, NDI has conducted semiannual public opinion polling in Ukraine. These polls have provided a…