June 06, 2017

Forum Q&A: Judge Mark Wolf on Kleptocracy and the International Anti-Corruption...

The International Forum sits down with Judge Mark Wolf to discuss his proposal for an International Anti-Corruption Court.

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May 29, 2017

Zbigniew Brzezinski Mourned by NED

The National Endowment for Democracy lost a staunch friend and advocate with the death Friday, May 26, 2017, of former Board Member Zbigniew Brzezinski.

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May 23, 2017

CIMA: MEDIA AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: FROM PROTESTS TO DIALOGUE

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

On Tuesday, May 23, an expert panel will explore how media and civil society can play a more effective role in helping societies solve problems, addressing the empirical evidence and how it has been done in the field.

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May 17, 2017

Grantee Spotlight: Ho Park, Founder of The Daily N.K.

In Ho Park is the head of North Korean research at Daily NK which runs one of the largest and most influential online newspapers on North Korea-related news and information. The outlet utilizes an extensive...

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May 16, 2017

NED Mourns the loss of Eddie Williams

The Board and staff of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) was saddened to learn of the passing of Eddie Williams, the founder of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Williams, who died...

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May 04, 2017

Shanthi Kalathil Testifies Before USCC on “China’s Information...

Shanthi Kalathil testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the "soft power" tactics employed by China in the technology and communications spheres to cultivate global influence.

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May 16, 2017

Energy, Russian Influence, and Democratic Backsliding in...

12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Utilizing its strong position as a dominant energy supplier to the EU and former Soviet republics, Russia is employing economic incentives and punishment to undermine democratic transitions, counter European integration, and erode commitments to EU policies.

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May 03, 2017

April 2017 Issue of the Journal of Democracy

The April 2017 issue features a series of articles on the 2016 U.S. Election and the state of democracy in the United States, as well as articles on democracy in Ghana, Southeast Asia, Nicaragua, and more.

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May 03, 2017

NED Grantee Receives Human Rights Award for Transitional Justice in Cambodia

On Thursday, May 4, Youk Chhang, Executive Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-CAM), a former NED grantee, will receive the Center for Justice and Accountability's 2017 Judith Lee Stronach...

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May 03, 2017

Media Freedom: The Struggle From the Front Lines

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

As we celebrated World Press Freedom Day, the Center for International Media Assistance and the International Forum for Democratic Studies heard from those who know the complex challenges facing press freedom best: the media professionals battling every day for the right to free and independent speech in illiberal settings around the world.

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