The New Containment: Undermining Democracy
Reflecting on George F. Kennan’s 1947 “X-article” which argued for the development of a policy to contain the spread of communism and the Soviet Union’s influence, Forum Executive Director...
National Endowment for Democracy Honors Venezuela’s Political Prisoners...
Leaders of the US Congress from both parties and a former Prime Minister of Spain paid tribute to political prisoners in Venezuela on May 14, 2014 at NED’s annual Democracy Award Presentation on Capitol Hill...
Rising to the Challenge: Mexico’s Push for Deeper Reform
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In conversation with Christian Caryl, Carlos Elizondo examined the politics behind Mexico’s reform agenda and shared his insights on the way forward.
Forum Launches New Website on the Authoritarian Resurgence
Apr 30, 2015 Forum Launches New Website: "Resurgent Dictatorship: The Global Assault on Democracy" Forum News
Azerbaijan: A Test Case for Democratic Solidarity
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this panel discussion, Emin Milli, Kenan Aliyev, and Thomas de Waal examined the domestic and international dimensions of this crackdown, as well as its broader implications for regional human rights standards.
If Russia Had Become Democratic….
Marc Plattner, NED’s Vice President for Research and Studies and coeditor of the Journal of Democracy, spoke with Levada Center sociologist Denis Volkov about “the essence of the Russian political...
The Struggle for Russia's Future A Symposium Honoring the...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As we memorialize Boris Nemtsov, we stand in solidarity with the Russian activists, scholars, journalists and others who continue to pursue the vision of a democratic Russia, one that is accountable to its citizens and at peace with its neighbors.
The Story of a Banyan Tree
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The story of a Banyan Tree is a documentary that takes a look at the 9000 years of spiritual heritage of Pakistan with layers of religions and cultures that co-existed and amalgamated into a tolerant society. The essential elements of this heritage are still evident in the everyday lives of the people of Pakistan and could become significant to find solutions to the current state of affairs in the country.
Worth Reading (Apr. 20, 2015): Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue
Apr. 20, 2015 Worth Reading: Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue Forum News
Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue: “The Authoritarian Resurgence”
The Journal of Democracy April 2015 issue features a collection of articles exploring “The Authoritarian Resurgence” in Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. In “Forward to the Past in...
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