“How Democracies Can Fight Authoritarian Sharp Power”
Writing for Foreign Affairs, Christopher Walker, Shanthi Kalathil, and Jessica Ludwig evaluate the increasing role of civil society in the fight against authoritarian influence.
Remarks by NED President Carl Gershman on the Enduring Importance of Suvash...
Remarks by NED President Carl Gershman on the Enduring Importance of Suvash Darnal at the Forum on “The Politics of Dignity and Social Justice” held at the Himalaya Hotel on August 14, 2018.
Learn About Our Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program hosts democracy activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to Washington, DC.
Issue Brief: The ‘Demand Side’ of the Disinformation Crisis
The International Forum for Democratic Studies explores the "demand side" of the disinformation challenge, and considers implications for a democratic response.
Democracy Research News July 2018
The July 2018 issue of Democracy Research News highlights regional research from NDRI members around the world.
Updates from the International Forum for Democratic Studies
The July 2018 "quick hits" newsletter provides updates on recent events and publications from the International Forum for Democratic Studies.
Journal of Democracy July 2018 Issue: Explaining Eastern Europe
The July 2018 issue features an eight-article cluster on rising illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe, an essay on authoritarian sharp power, and more.
Supporting Democracy in Challenging Times
Read Carl Gershman's remarks from a panel discussion on challenges to democracy promotion with leaders from NDI, IRI, Solidarity Center, and CIPE.
The Big Question: What Is the Root Cause of Rising Illiberalism in Central...
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asked five leading experts about the root cause of illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe.
Pre-Release: “What Is ‘Sharp Power’?” by Christopher...
In the July 2018 issue of the Journal of Democracy, Christopher Walker defines the pervasive threat of “sharp power,” or authoritarian influence efforts that seek to pierce, penetrate, and perforate the...
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