Tibet’s tough road ahead
As we celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday, let us remember the suffering of the Tibetan people and pray that it will come to an end.
The Challenges of Democratization and Economic Recovery...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In a panel discussion, experts on Zimbabwe identify the challenges that must be overcome in order to reverse Zimbabwe’s current trajectory as well as explore opportunities for local and international actors to encourage political reform and economic recovery.
Telling a Good Story: Censorship, Propaganda, and China’s Media
In this episode of Democracy Ideas, Anne-Marie Brady describes the evolution of censorship and propaganda techniques employed by the Chinese authorities in the age of the Internet and globalized media.
National Endowment for Democracy Adds Four to Board of Directors
Burns, Roskam, and Ordan begin three-year term For Immediate Release June 25, 2015 Contact: Jane Riley Jacobsen (202) 378-9700 WASHINGTON, D.C. –The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has added three...
APSA-CD Newsletter: “Reconceptualizing Authoritarianism”
The June edition features seven articles written by members of the APSA-Comparative Democratization section in a symposium on "Reconceptualizing Authoritarianism."
Europe and Azerbaijan: The End of Shame
The government of Azerbaijan has neutralized international mechanisms designed to protect human rights by coopting the Council of Europe, argues Gerald Knaus in the July 2015 Journal of Democracy.
The Threat of Religious Extremism to Women’s Participation...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, Farahnaz Ispahani will analyze how ISIS has managed to gain influence among Muslim women, assess the implications for women’s participation in all aspects of life, and offer recommendations for creating a counter-narrative to combat the appeal of religious extremism. Her presentation will be followed by comments from Nina Shea.
Too Scared to Post: Freedom of Expression Under Ethiopia’s...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, Ethiopian journalist Simegnish Mengesha discusses the impact of new anti-terrorism legislation in her country and how it limits freedom of speech as well as the persecution of journalists.
How the Military is Eroding Democratic Institutions in Latin...
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
In her presentation, Rut Diamint conducted a comparative analysis of the new forms of military power in Latin America, describing civil-military dynamics and governmental interpretations of military goals. She discussed the impact on democracy, including the effect of the military’s role in partisan politics, domestic law enforcement, and partition of national power in both the domestic and international arenas. Her presentation was followed by comments from Harold Trinkunas.
Election Observation in the Digital Era: Challenges and...
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
In his presentation, Tidiani Togola will examine the opportunities and challenges offered by the use of ICTs in election observation in West Africa.
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