October 03, 2016

The Internet: A Powerful Tool for Freedom or Control?

In an interview with Efecto Naim, NED Vice President for Studies and Analysis Christopher Walker discusses how government around the world are using the Internet as a means of extending authoritarian controls...

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August 04, 2016

Book Launch: “Authoritarianism Goes Global” Events in Europe

Authoritarianism Goes Global gained much attention in Europe as co-editors Marc F. Plattner and Christopher Walker traveled to five cities in Europe in May and June 2016 to present the book's findings at a...

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June 14, 2016

“Social Media and Support for Free Speech and Democracy...

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

In his presentation, Elie Smith will discuss the ways that journalists, bloggers, activists, and ordinary citizens are harnessing social media to promote free speech and push for democratic change in the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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April 14, 2016

Authoritarianism Goes Global: The Challenge to Democracy

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Over the past decade, illiberal powers have become emboldened and gained influence within the global arena. Please join the International Forum for Democratic Studies to mark the publication of Authoritarianism Goes Global: The Challenge to Democracy, a new Journal of Democracy book edited by Larry Diamond, Marc F. Plattner, and Christopher Walker.

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