June 21, 2025

NED Welcomes the Release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 Other Political...

NED welcomes the release of Belarusian political activist and blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners.

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June 09, 2025

NED’s Sharpened Execution: Advancing Agility, Cost-Effectiveness, and...

NED has implemented an institution-wide transformation to improve how we operate, how we support partners, and how we sustain our mission.

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June 04, 2025

Op-ed: The world is a safer place for Americans when we lead

Damon Wilson and the George W. Bush Institute's David J. Kramer argue that promoting democratic values globally is defending Americans at home. 

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June 03, 2025

Op-Ed: The Dayton Accords Worked—But Democracy Needs Reinforcement, Not...

Damon Wilson reflects on thirty years of peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sustained by local leaders and grassroots organizations.

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May 15, 2025

Why NED Matters: Democracy Support That Delivers

In a world where democracy is under siege, NED stands as a strategic, nonpartisan, and cost-effective pillar of American leadership. 

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May 07, 2025

NED Congratulates Netra News for Winning the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism...

NED partner Netra News received the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award for its fearless reporting and staunch defense of press freedom in Bangladesh.

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May 02, 2025

Fact-Sheet: NED and the 2026 Discretionary Budget Request

NED responds to claims by the Office of Management and Budget in its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.

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April 29, 2025

Syria: Building a Democratic Future After Assad

In Syria, as around the world in 2024, NED grantees are proving that even in the darkest corners of repression, democratic resilience can take root—and lead.

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April 29, 2025

Bangladesh: Independent Journalism Driving Democratic Reform

Amid a defining moment for Bangladesh, NED grantees were courageous independent voices helping to inform the public and protect democratic space.

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April 29, 2025

Game-Changing Grants in 2024

From breaking information blockades to catalyzing global action, NED grantees helped change the course of events in repressive and transitional contexts alike.

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