Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America
After more than a decade of steady erosion, support for democracy in Latin America appears to be rebounding. Sixty-five percent…
Theme: Transparency & Open Government
The Global State of Democracy 2026: Democracy in an Age of Conflict
In the face of increasing political and societal fragmentation, the Global State of Democracy 2026 explains the patterns that define…
Key insights: Cost of politics in Asia Pacific
In many countries, the high cost of politics and lack of access to campaign finances have far-reaching implications that go…
RightsCon Cancellation Frames Difficult Questions That Go Well Beyond International Gatherings
When the Zambian government canceled RightsCon, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, one week before its opening,…
Neo-Nazi Active Clubs Increasingly Recruiting Teenage Boys And Girls
Since 2025, the number of neo-Nazi Active Clubs has increased by 28 percent, with many dedicated to training white supremacist…
From Digital Ambition to Democratic Trust: Charting Pakistan’s Path Toward Inclusive Digital Governance
When governments speak about digital transformation, the conversation tends to begin with numbers. More broadband subscriptions, more digital payments, more…
China Global Podcast – Episode 128 ft. Noah Barkin
In this podcast episode, GMFUS examines the state of Europe-China relations and the trajectory of the EU’s policy toward China…
Kenya: Calls for justice as assaults on rights escalate
On 25 June 2026, families of victims killed during the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, together with civil society organisations,…
Trade and Democracy: Data show the EU trades more easily with democratic than autocratic countries
As the European Union accelerates efforts to conclude trade agreements with new partners amid US tariff pressure and geopolitical instability,…
Towards the Localization of the SDGs: Local and Regional Governments Reports to the 2026 HLPF
Towards the Localization of the SDGs: 10th Report examines how local and regional governments have become essential drivers of sustainable…