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Leading democracy scholar Dr. Valerie J. Bunce identified factors that enhance the impact of U.S. democracy and governance assistance by comparing eleven elections that occurred in postcommunist Europe and Eurasia from 1996 to 2008. Each of these elections featured a significant role for U.S. aid.
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Panelists discussed the role religion played in building democracy and strengthening civil society in Ukraine’s turbulent political circumstances.
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In honor of World Press Freedom Day 2010, the NED hosted a discussion about threats to the safety of bloggers.