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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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Sep 28, 2022

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The Big Question: How Has Beijing Suppressed and Influenced International Responses to Its Repression of Uyghurs in China and Abroad?

Six experts consider how Beijing has sought to suppress and influence responses from the international community to its continued repression of Uyghurs in China and abroad.

Sep 15, 2022

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Countering Kleptocracy: September 15, 2022

The Countering Kleptocracy newsletter shines a light on how transnational kleptocracy serves as a vehicle for theft, repression, and influence for political elites—and how democracies can respond.

Jun 16, 2022

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The Big Question: How Can the International Community Expand Democratic Solidarity Following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine?

Against the backdrop of Russia's war in Ukraine, we asked four experts what challenges lie ahead for maintaining and expanding democratic solidarity, and what action is needed to support the preservation of a democratic Ukraine.

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October 13, 2022

Sustaining the Momentum: Countering Kleptocracy in Russia and Beyond

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Shannon N. Green, Nikita Kulachenkov, Nate Sibley, and Paul Massaro consider how to sustain momentum in the battle against kleptocracy after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 
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Jul 27 VIEW EVENT

The Corrosive Impact of Illicit Finance: A Wake Up...

10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Oliver Bullough, Isabella Chase, and Adam M. Smith discussed the growing threat of transnational kleptocracy, its severe repercussions for national security and human rights, and what democratic alliances can do to stop it.
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No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the...

10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Please join the International Forum for a one-on-one discussion with Nury Turkel to discuss his book, No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide Against the Uyghurs, and the wider implications of China’s ongoing abuses against Uyghur Muslims.
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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.

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  • The Global Struggle Over AI Surveillance: Emerging Trends and Democratic Responses

    This report explores the challenge of safeguarding democratic principles and processes as AI technologies enable governments to collect, process, and integrate unprecedented quantities of data about the online and offline activities of individual citizens.

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  • Journal of Democracy

    The Journal of Democracy's April 2022 issue features essays on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, how international surveillance startups are using high-tech tools to threaten democracy, "autocratic genderwashing," and more.

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