March 05, 2018

About the National Endowment for Democracy

In 1983, The National Endowment for Democracy began its work supporting freedom around the world. Today, NED is a comprehensive support system for democrats in more than 90 countries. The Endowment is both...

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February 26, 2018

National Endowment for Democracy mourns the death of Chinese lawyer Li...

Suspicious death must be investigated WASHINGTON, DC – The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) was deeply saddened and concerned to learn of the sudden and unexpected death of Chinese lawyer and activist...

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February 23, 2018

Forum Q&A: Dipayan Ghosh on the Commercial Drivers of Precision Propaganda

Dipayan Ghosh discusses precision propaganda and the technologies used to sell ads to consumers and peddle disinformation to citizens.

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February 12, 2018

Parting Chairman Judy Shelton Reflects on NED’s Work

We are thankful for Judy Shelton's leadership during her time as Chairman of NED's Board of Directors and wish her well as she serves as U.S. director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development...

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February 05, 2018

National Endowment for Democracy names Brian Joseph vice president for...

Brian Joseph has been named vice president for Asia, Middle East & North Africa, and global programs by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Joseph, who joined the Endowment in 1995, most recently served...

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February 05, 2018

Forum Q&A: Maria Ressa on Digital Disinformation and Philippine Democracy...

Dean Jackson of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Maria Ressa about her experience working as a journalist in a rapidly deteriorating media environment and the impact of social media...

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February 05, 2018

NED Welcomes New Board Members

In addition to Andrew Card elected as NED’s new Chairman at the January 5th meeting of NED’s Board of Directors, seven new members were also elected to the Board:

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February 01, 2018

Remarks by NED President Carl Gershman at the Conference on “Ideas for...

Remarks by NED President Carl Gershman at the Conference on “Ideas for Lithuania’s Future.”

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January 22, 2018

Will Marshall, Stephen Sestanovich, and Princeton Lyman Reflect on the...

We asked parting NED Board Members, Will Marshall, Stephen Sestanovich, and Princeton Lyman, to reflect on the importance of NED's work.

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January 19, 2018

Andrew H. Card Jr. Elected New Chairman of National Endowment for Democracy

Andrew H. Card Jr., former White House chief of staff to President George W. Bush, has been elected the new chairman of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

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