April 01, 2026

Op-ed: Syria’s Minorities Need American Help

In the Wall Street Journal, Sam Brownback, NED Board member and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom , warns that protecting religious minorities in Syria is essential to prevent...

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March 26, 2026

Op-ed: How Democracy Promotion Supports Critical Mineral Resilience

In The National Interest, Damon Wilson, explains how NED partners help create conditions for resilient supply chains that strengthen the U.S. economy.

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March 17, 2026

Protecting At-Risk Democracy Activists: NED’s Approach

Supporting democracy means more than funding courageous work—it means protecting the people behind it. This primer outlines why NED carefully manages grantee disclosure, how authoritarian regimes retaliate...

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February 25, 2026

Freedom Is a Strategic Investment: Damon Wilson Testifies Before Congress

Testifying before Members of Congress, Damon Wilson reaffirmed NED’s founding mission—rooted in President Reagan’s Westminster vision—to strengthen the institutions of democracy worldwide and advance...

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