Road Map for a Promising Future of Rwanda
Since mid 1950’s the people of Rwanda have experienced repeated hardship due to leadership that wanted to access and stay…
Theme: Transparency & Open Government
Beyond Conflict: A Quest for Political Accoutability in Nigeria
Armed violence and corruption is a wide spread affecting public institutions and well-being of the citizens, to which no meaningful…
By-Elections 2026: Your Guide to Participating in Local Democracy
Think back to the last time you complained about a pothole, a broken streetlight, or bins that were never collected.…
What Americans Think About American Power Today
Most Americans believe the United States is declining in global power and influence, and nearly two-thirds say China’s power now…
Country Analysis Report: Edition 69 – What is happening to Islamabad?
Pakistan enters 2026 in a condition best described as managed stability amid deep structural strain. While headline indicators suggest moderation…
Global survey: citizens in most countries lean toward a world parliament
As democracy faces pressure around the world and confidence in international law drops, a new global survey reveals that citizens…
When Aid Fades: Impacts and Pathways for the Global Democratic Ecosystem
In January 2025, the United States (US) administration initiated a sweeping overhaul of foreign aid, closed USAID, consolidating it into…
Bending the Arc of Democracy
The Kettering Foundation was a headline sponsor for this year’s Athens Democracy Forum, held in what many consider to be…
Trump Administration Purging LGBTQ+ People From Public Jobs and the Public Memory
Running in 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance made attacking LGBTQ+ people a central feature of their campaign. The then-candidates…
Charlie Kirk’s Murder Sparks Calls for Civil War And Violent Retribution Against Political Opponents
The murder of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus has ratcheted up political tension at home and abroad.…