Issue Brief: The ‘Demand Side’ of the Disinformation Crisis
The International Forum for Democratic Studies explores the "demand side" of the disinformation challenge, and considers implications for a democratic response.
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.
Forum Q&A: Alex Magaisa on Zimbabwe’s Upcoming 2018 Elections
Melissa Aten of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Alex Magaisa about new political dynamics and what they mean for the future of Zimbabwe in the context of the July 2018 elections.
Forum Q&A: Alberto Vergara on Politics, Parties, and the Prospects...
Jessica Ludwig of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Peruvian political scientist Alberto Vergara about the declining importance of structured political parties in Peru and the subsequent...
Forum Q&A: Dipayan Ghosh on the Commercial Drivers of Precision Propaganda
Dipayan Ghosh discusses precision propaganda and the technologies used to sell ads to consumers and peddle disinformation to citizens.
Forum Q&A: Maria Ressa on Digital Disinformation and Philippine Democracy...
Dean Jackson of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Maria Ressa about her experience working as a journalist in a rapidly deteriorating media environment and the impact of social media...
Forum Q&A: Aurel Croissant on Coups, Civil-Military Relations, and...
Shanthi Kalathil of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Aurel Croissant about his research on civil-military relations and its implications for understanding recent events in Zimbabwe.
Forum Q&A: Jonathon Morgan on Tracking Digital Disinformation
Dean Jackson of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Jonathon Morgan about what can be learned from the fight against online extremism to craft solutions to the challenges of digital disinformation.
The Big Question: What Is the Relationship Between Kleptocracy and Authoritarianism?
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asked five leading experts about the relationship between authoritarianism and kleptocracy.
The Big Question: Kleptocracy and Russia’s Foreign Policy
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asks four leading experts about the role of kleptocracy in Russia’s foreign policy.
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