Journal of Democracy July 2019 Issue: Aspirations and Realities in Africa
The July 2019 issue of the Journal of Democracy features a cluster of six articles examining recent political trends in sub-Saharan Africa.
Creating a Resilient and Inclusive Democracy in India
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Elsa Marie D’Silva discussed how storytelling and tools like Safecity can give women a voice, build solidarity, and organize women to take political action.
International Forum for Democratic Studies June 2019 Newsletter
The June 2019 edition of the Forum newsletter features new content, event recaps, and more.
The Role of Open Data in Strengthening Nigerian Democracy
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Joshua Olufemi highlighted both the progress and persistent challenges in leveraging data for good governance and political accountability, and provided recommendations for how to address these challenges in Nigeria.
Shanthi Kalathil Testifies Before Congressional-Executive Commission on...
Shanthi Kalathil testified before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on the Chinese party-state's manipulation of the information space.
What's the Point of the Rule of Law?
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Martin Krygier critiqued existing ways of thinking about the rule of law and offered alternative frameworks.
Forum Q&A: Ilya Lozovsky on the Troika Laundromat Investigation and...
Ilya Lozovsky talks about OCCRP’s "Troika Laundromat" investigation and the vital role collaboration played in uncovering this story.
China’s Foreign Influence and Sharp Power Strategy to Shape and Influence...
Christopher Walker testifies before the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Foreign Authoritarian Influence in the Western Balkans: An International...
An International Forum working paper on foreign authoritarian influence from China, Russia, Turkey, and the Gulf States in the Western Balkans media sphere, written by Kurt Bassuener.
Building Democratic Resilience in the Western Balkans
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Agon Maliqi discussed how to bolster domestic constituencies for liberal democracy in the Western Balkans. A panel of experts elaborated on larger regional and geopolitical trends and ways to counter the influence of authoritarianism.
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