Repression and Resilience: Diagnosing Closing Space Mid-Pandemic
This study illustrates how democratic space was affected by the global pandemic, drawing on case studies from Burundi, Colombia, El…
Theme: Authoritarianism
Louder than words? Connecting the dots of European democracy support
With this publication, the European for Democracy (EPD) offers its recommendations on the support to democracy by the EU and…
Thinking Democratically: a comprehensive approach to countering and preventing ‘shrinking space’
The paper aims to broaden the understanding of the different tactics that countries and governments use to close democratic space.…
How does democratic backsliding affect gender equality?
This post discusses how several reports on democratic backsliding have been published recently. At the same time, movements opposing women’s…
Related Literature – CALD Smart City Project
This document is aimed at helping CALD differentiate the assessment tool that is crucial to is Smart City Blueprint Project…
CALD 2021 Annual Report: Recovering Democracy
The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats chose “Recovering Democracy” as the theme of its 2021 Annual Report. The theme…
Breathing Democracy: A Playbook
This CALD publication that aims to summarize, in reader-friendly format, the key lessons in fighting authoritarianism, illiberalism and populism, drawn…
CALD 2020 Annual Report: The Future of Democracy
COVID-19, which defined the year 2020, has changed the world in more ways than one. The impact on the economy…
Compelled by Duty, Conscripted by Destiny
This is a coffee table book featuring 16 Asian Women. Many of the 16 women profiled in this book are…
Liberals and Democrats must fight back to reclaim their place in Asian politics
This paper addresses how CALD members believe that Liberals and Democrats must confront two key factors which have contributed to…