The Democracy Research Newsletter features news and information from the members of the Network of Democracy Research Institutes on democracy, democratization, and related topics in international affairs.

Nick Benequista named to lead media development arm of the National Endowment for Democracy.

On International Day of Democracy, September 15, the National Endowment for Democracy honors the work of our partners, who advance democracy and universal human rights in some of the world’s most difficult circumstances.

Despite obvious setbacks and challenges ahead, the Endowment remains committed to our Afghan partners, and we are doing all we can to assist them at this perilous and consequential moment.

Several NED partners worked to combat the government’s repressive tactics, inform voters, and get out the vote in Zambia's elections.