Democracy Research News July 2018
The July 2018 issue of Democracy Research News highlights regional research from NDRI members around the world.
Updates from the International Forum for Democratic Studies
The July 2018 "quick hits" newsletter provides updates on recent events and publications from the International Forum for Democratic Studies.
Journal of Democracy July 2018 Issue: Explaining Eastern Europe
The July 2018 issue features an eight-article cluster on rising illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe, an essay on authoritarian sharp power, and more.
Supporting Democracy in Challenging Times
Read Carl Gershman's remarks from a panel discussion on challenges to democracy promotion with leaders from NDI, IRI, Solidarity Center, and CIPE.
The Big Question: What Is the Root Cause of Rising Illiberalism in Central...
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asked five leading experts about the root cause of illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe.
Democratizing Ethiopia? Turning Promises into Reality
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Experts will speak about U.S. policy and engagement to promote human rights and examine opportunities for democratic reform in Ethiopia.
CIMA Event: Reclaiming the Internet for Democracy
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Please join us for a panel discussion that will feature the six Open Internet Leaders participating in the Open Internet for Democracy initiative, a project coordinated by the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
Pre-Release: “What Is ‘Sharp Power’?” by Christopher...
In the July 2018 issue of the Journal of Democracy, Christopher Walker defines the pervasive threat of “sharp power,” or authoritarian influence efforts that seek to pierce, penetrate, and perforate the...
The Difficult Road to Transparency in Latin America
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Drawing lessons from successful cases, Argentine journalist and civil society leader María Baron offered observations on strategies for forging ahead on the difficult road to transparency in Latin America.
Carl Gershman on Taiwan’s Democracy and the Democratic Future
Keynote address at The 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy It’s a great honor for me to make keynote remarks at this celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation...
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