International Forum for Democratic Studies September 2020 Newsletter
The September 2020 edition of the Forum newsletter highlights recent research and publications on artificial intelligence-related technologies, disruptions to the global media space, and more.
Remembering Lorne W. Craner
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) mourns the passing of Lorne W. Craner (1959 – 2020), an astute political analyst who helped to shape the way NED, the International Republican Institute (IRI),...
On International Day of Democracy, Activists and Policymakers Share Messages...
To mark the International Day of Democracy on September 15, global leaders and activists are sharing messages on social media to defend democracy—after signing an open letter, “A Call to Defend...
NEW REPORT ON SATIRE IN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS NED GRANTEES
Satire news programs attract wide audiences through laughter and entertainment, but the genre deserves to be taken seriously. In a new report co-authored by Dillon Case and Kevin Bleyer (formerly a writer...
Belarus: A Nation Reborn
For weeks, Belarus has been gripped by political protests as citizens reject the August 9, 2020, reelection of longtime dictator, Aleksandr Lukashenko, which the international community has called a sham. Even...
Forum Q&A: Kelly Born on the Evolving Field of Disinformation Research
Kelly Born discusses how the field of disinformation research has grown and where it should go from here.
Hong Kong’s Fight for Democracy and Freedom: Testimony to Canadian Parliament
On August 11, 2020, Akram Keram, a program officer on China at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), testified on Hong Kong’s struggle for democracy before the Canadian House of Commons Special...
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS RESPOND TO THREAT OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT...
On August 10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced plans to sanction 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations that further democracy and human rights...
NED HONORS SUDAN’S CIVIL SOCIETY WITH 2020 NED DEMOCRACY AWARD
On July 22, 2020, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) paid tribute to the people of Sudan and their historic 2019 revolution by honoring three organizations working tirelessly to strengthen civil society...
Remarks by Carl Gershman at the Conference on the Legacy of Oswaldo Paya,...
Read remarks by Carl Gershman at the Conference on the Legacy of Oswaldo Paya, a Cuban Martyr.
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