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International Forum for Democratic Studies August 2021 Newsletter
This edition of the Forum's quarterly newsletter highlights recent research and publications, a new issue of the Journal of Democracy, and more.
Journal of Democracy July 2021: Latin America Erupts, China at the UN, and How to Save Democracy from Big Tech
The Journal of Democracy's July 2021 issues features a set of essays exploring Latin America's political upheaval, a collection of reactions to "middleware" as a solution for reducing social media platforms’ power over political speech, and...
Reputation Laundering in the University Sector of Open Societies: An International Forum Working Paper
An International Forum working paper on reputation laundering by kleptocrats in the university sector of open societies.
June 29, 2021
Reputation Laundering and Universities: Implications for Democracy and Freedom of Expression
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The International Forum hosted a discussion based on a working paper entitled “Paying for a World Class Affiliation: Reputation Laundering in the University Sector of Open Societies,” that discussed how transnational kleptocracy targets universities, and its resulting influence on freedom of expression and democracy around the world.
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Report Launch | A Full-Spectrum Response to Sharp Power:...
11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
The International Forum launched its final report, "A Full-Spectrum Response to Sharp Power: The Vulnerabilities and Strengths of Open Societies," and reflected on lessons learned from its series examining Sharp Power and Democratic Resilience.
The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping...
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Steven Feldstein discussed his new book, "The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power, Politics, and Resistance," which analyzes the challenges digital repression poses to the integrity of democratic systems globally.DOWNLOAD FORUM BROCHURE
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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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Paying for a World Class Affiliation: Reputation Laundering in the University Sector of Open Societies
An International Forum working paper on reputation laundering by kleptocrats in the university sector of open societies.
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Transnational Kleptocracy and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Containing the Spread
The essays in this "Global Insights" series assess the intersection between COVID-19 and transnational kleptocracy from the perspective of civil society, journalists, and researchers.
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Journal of Democracy
The Journal of Democracy's July 2021 issues features a set of essays exploring Latin America's political upheaval, a collection of reactions to "middleware" as a solution for reducing social media platforms’ power over political speech, and more.
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