By the People
Join the International Republican Institute for a new monthly podcast, “By the People.” We’ll give you an insider’s look at…
Theme: Authoritarianism
Authoritarian Violence Drives 20th Consecutive Year of Decline in Democratic Governance for Region Stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia
Of the 29 countries examined in Nations in Transit, 10 suffered declines in their Democracy Score, while just five earned…
Far-Right Extremist Accounts Surging on Mainstream Platforms
As mainstream social media companies’ content moderation teams shrink and policies fail, extremists are flourishing and no longer have to…
Russia and the Road to a Freer Society with Vladimir Milov
In episode 6, we’re joined by Vladimir Milov, a Russian opposition politician, publicist, economist, and energy expert. We’ll discuss the…
Democracy education for democratic societies
Half of the world’s population is under 30, but they have little say over the decisions that shape their future.…
Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Government’s Consultation for Article 23 Legislation
We, the undersigned, representing civil society and human rights organizations across the world, condemn the Hong Kong government’s plans to…
Roblox Deplatforms Hate-Infested “Election Simulator” Experience After GPAHE Reporting
Earlier this month, the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) revealed a worrying level of hate and violent speech…
The Fight for Freedom in Iran with Masih Alinejad
On this episode of BTP, we look at the crucial role that women play in the fight for freedom around…
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…
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.