Celebrating 25 Years of the Journal of Democracy: Is Democracy...
04:15 PM - 12:00 AM
On its 25th anniversary, Journal of Democracy editors and contributors discuss the future of democracy in the world and make their predictions.
JoD at 25 Years: "The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism"
Journal of Democracy Classics: "The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism" Forum News In anticipation of celebrating the 25th anniversary issue in January 2015, the...
Journal of Democracy January 2015 25th Anniversary Issue
Jan 15, 2015 Journal of Democracy January 2015 25th Anniversary Issue: "Is Democracy in Decline?" Forum Publication
NED President’s Four Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2015
Even in some of the bleakest situations, such movements have shown relentless determination and persistence.
Board of Directors of the National Endowment for Democracy Issues Statement...
At its first meeting of 2015, the Board of Directors of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) issued a statement of solidarity with the people of France in reaction to the recent terrorist attack in...
Measuring the Audience: Why It Matters to Independent News...
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Join CIMA in launching our report, Measuring the Audience: Why it Matters to Independent News Media and How It Can Contribute to Media Development, and for a panel discussion about the importance and challenges of audience research.
Burma 2015: The Make or Break Moment for Democratization
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, Zin Mar Aung evaluated the current challenges and opportunities for Burmese civil society to counter military influence and the rising tide of Buddhist ultra-nationalism. She offered recommendations for domestic and international action on these issues and strategies for empowering a new generation of leadership.
The Crackdown on Independent Voices in Azerbaijan
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan from intergovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, and prominent individuals are mounting as Azerbaijan fails to fulfill its international commitments. In this panel, Altay Goyushov, Kenan Aliyev, Audrey Altstadt, Catherine Cosman, Thomas Melia, and Miriam Lanskoy examined the domestic and international dimensions of this crackdown, as well as the implications it will have for the future of Azerbaijan, and the region.
The Crackdown on Independent Voices in Azerbaijan
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In this panel, Altay Goyushov, Kenan Aliyev, Audrey Altstadt, Catherine Cosman, Thomas Melia, and Miriam Lanskoy examined the domestic and international dimensions of this crackdown, as well as the implications it will have for the future of Azerbaijan, and the region.
How Civil Society Engagement Can Strengthen Democracy in...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In his presentation, Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Arthur Gwagwa evaluated CSOs’ democracy work both in collaboration with and outside of political party structures, and the ways in which this work has either resisted or perpetuated authoritarianism.
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