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The International Forum for Democratic Studies is a leading center for analysis and discussion of the theory and practice of democracy around the world. Bridging the gap between academic research and the practice of democracy, Forum initiatives include publishing the Journal of Democracy, housing fellowship programs for democracy activists and researchers, and organizing events. Through its Power 3.0 blog and other products, the Forum also fosters discussion on modern challenges to democracy, from transnational kleptocracy and authoritarian influence to risks emanating from the evolving global information space.
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    The Forum's blog and podcast explore how authoritarians survive and thrive in the globalized age and how democracies contend with this challenge.

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    A selection of resources from the International Forum for Democratic Studies.

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    Major themes explored by the Forum include authoritarian influence, transnational kleptocracy, the information space, and democracy and civil society.

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    The Network of Democracy Research Institutes (NDRI) is a global network of think tanks that focus on democratization.

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Mar 02, 2022

An Offshore Cold War: Forging a Democratic Alliance to Combat Transnational Kleptocracy | International Forum Working Paper

A working paper from the International Forum, authored by Oliver Bullough, urges democracies to develop a unified response to the challenge of transnational kleptocracy by focusing on shared fundamental values, like independent judicial systems...

Mar 02, 2022

Digital Directions: March 3, 2022

Digital Directions is a curated newsletter from the International Forum on the evolving relationships among digital technologies, information integrity, and democracy.

Dec 13, 2021

Global Insights | Innovation in Counter-Disinformation: Toward Globally Networked Civil Society

The essays in this "Global Insights" series spotlight innovative perspectives and new methods for countering disinformation.

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March 02, 2022

An Offshore Cold War: Forging a Democratic Alliance to Combat Transnational Kleptocracy

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The International Forum for Democratic Studies hosted Oliver Bullough and German Marshall Fund President Heather Conley for a conversation on his paper, “An Offshore Cold War: Forging a Democratic Alliance to Combat Transnational Kleptocracy,” and the broader challenges to democracy transnational kleptocracy poses today.

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Publications

  • A Full-Spectrum Response to Sharp Power: The Vulnerabilities and Strengths of Open Societies

    The final report in the Sharp Power and Democratic Resilience series reviews the findings of eight papers that highlight serious vulnerabilities in a cluster of institutions related to information and ideas, commerce, media, and technology.

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  • An Offshore Cold War: Forging a Democratic Alliance to Combat Transnational Kleptocracy

    A working paper from the International Forum, authored by Oliver Bullough, urges democracies to develop a unified response to the challenge of transnational kleptocracy by focusing on shared fundamental values, like independent judicial systems and freedom of expression.

    READ MORE
  • Innovation in Counter-Disinformation: Toward Globally Networked Civil Society

    The essays in this "Global Insights" series spotlight innovative perspectives and new methods for countering disinformation.

    READ MORE
  • Journal of Democracy

    The Journal of Democracy's January 2022 issue features an exchange on the future of democracy, Larry Diamond's final essay as coeditor, and more.

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