Year of Elections from the National Endowment for Democracy
Announcing a new publication from John K. Glenn of our esteemed partner, the National Endowment for Democracy, entitled “Year of…
Theme: Authoritarianism
#WhereAreThey: When Political Prisoners Are Held Incommunicado
Freedom House just released a critical new policy brief on the chilling practice of incommunicado detention for political prisoners. This…
ASEAN’s continued engagement with Myanmar junta risks legitimizing illegal regime, Southeast Asian MPs say
In this statement, the ASEAN chairmanship, currently held by Laos, seeks to bring Myanmar back to meetings despite an agreement…
EU as a fundamental step towards strengthen democracy in North Macedonia
Insights into North Macedonia’s path towards EU integration: A Q&A with Monika Zajkova, President of the Liberal Democratic Party and…
Serbian activist protests against electoral fraud: This is how the people fight for democracy
Currently, autocrats around the world are seeking inspiration from Serbia, where electoral fraud and manipulation have contributed to strengthening President…
When a dictator holds elections, it is for their own gain
In 2024, half of the world’s population will vote in elections. In some countries, we can follow with excitement. In…
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.…
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…
Exploring democracy trends: a democracy support data interactive tool
Democracy has globally declined over the last decade, due to numerous internal and external challenges to democratic societies. Where does…
Democratic Resilience Facing Autocratic Influence in Latin America: Recommendations on the EU’s Potentialities and Challenges
The conclusions of the Conference for the Future of Europe show a strong commitment to the global support of democracy.…