NED Mourns the Loss of Senator John McCain
"John McCain was one of the great freedom fighters of all time," said NED President Carl Gershman. "He was a champion of democracy wherever it was being challenged and needed his support.
“How Democracies Can Fight Authoritarian Sharp Power”
Writing for Foreign Affairs, Christopher Walker, Shanthi Kalathil, and Jessica Ludwig evaluate the increasing role of civil society in the fight against authoritarian influence.
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.
Democracy Research News July 2018
The July 2018 issue of Democracy Research News highlights regional research from NDRI members around the world.
Updates from the International Forum for Democratic Studies
The July 2018 "quick hits" newsletter provides updates on recent events and publications from the International Forum for Democratic Studies.
Journal of Democracy July 2018 Issue: Explaining Eastern Europe
The July 2018 issue features an eight-article cluster on rising illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe, an essay on authoritarian sharp power, and more.
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.
Pre-Release: “What Is ‘Sharp Power’?” by Christopher...
In the July 2018 issue of the Journal of Democracy, Christopher Walker defines the pervasive threat of “sharp power,” or authoritarian influence efforts that seek to pierce, penetrate, and perforate the...
Carl Gershman on Taiwan’s Democracy and the Democratic Future
Keynote address at The 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy It’s a great honor for me to make keynote remarks at this celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation...
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.
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