INTERNET SHUTDOWNS: Assessing Their Impact and Effective Countermeasures
Imagine waking up one morning to find that your access to the internet has been completely severed. No news, no…
Theme: Authoritarianism
The Global Democracy Coalition Fora Report 2024
The Global Democracy Coalition is a network of over 130 democracy organizations worldwide, providing a space to share experiences and…
Far-Right Extremists Push Conspiracies, Antisemitism, and Violent Rhetoric in Wake of Second Trump Assassination Attempt
The FBI is currently investigating an apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on September 15 at his…
Understanding Youth Perceptions Towards Authoritarianism
The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the International Republican Institute released a new report called: Understanding Youth…
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…
#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…