The West’s Failure of Imagination
International Forum for Democratic Studies Executive Director Christopher Walker writes an op-ed on how the democratic world has underestimated the tenacity of the new threats to freedom.
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."
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.
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
Worth Reading (Apr. 20, 2015): Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue
Apr. 20, 2015 Worth Reading: Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue Forum News
“More Equality, More Democracy: The Case of Brazil”
Mar 10, 2015 "More Equality, More Democracy: The Case of Brazil" Occasional Paper, Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, International Forum for Democratic Studies By...
Worth Reading (Feb. 11, 2015): Celebrating 25 Years of the Journal of Democracy
Feb 13, 2015 Worth Reading: Celebrating 25 Years of the Journal of Democracy Forum News
How Russia Props Up Putin in the Polls
By Christopher Walker and Robert Orttung, as it appeared in the Washington Post on January 30 Christopher Walker is executive director of the International Forum for Democratic...
JoD at 25 Years: "The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism"
Journal of Democracy Classics: "The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism" Forum News In anticipation of celebrating the 25th anniversary issue in January 2015, the...
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