NED Celebrates International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10. It commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal...
“Sharp Power: Rising Authoritarian Influence”: New Forum Report
“Sharp Power: Rising Authoritarian Influence,” a report published by the International Forum for Democratic Studies, examines Chinese and Russian influence in four young democracies in Latin America and...
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.
New Blog: Power 3.0: Understanding Modern Authoritarian Influence
The National Endowment for Democracy’s International Forum for Democratic Studies is pleased to announce its new blog, Power 3.0: Understanding Modern Authoritarian Influence.
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 Meaning of Sharp Power: How Authoritarian States Project Influence
Christopher Walker and Jessica Ludwig discuss how Russia and China's authoritarian forms of overseas influence activities prompt a revisiting of "soft power" in an article published by Foreign Affairs.
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.
North Korean NED Grantee Ji Seong-ho honored with Oxi Courage Award
North Korean defector-turned-activist Ji Seong-ho received the 2017 Oxi Day Foundation Oxi Courage Award at a gala celebration in Washington, DC on October 26. After barely surviving a terrible accident in...
NED Participates in 21st Forum 2000 Conference
The Forum 2000 Foundation pursues the legacy of Václav Havel by supporting the values of democracy and respect for human rights, assisting the development of civil society, and encouraging religious, cultural...
DEMOCRACY TODAY: Transitional Justice Working Group
Seoul-based Transitional Justice Working Group aims to map sites of mass killings and mass burials in North Korea so that, one day, evidence can be collected and the regime can be held responsible. The research...
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