2014 DEMOCRACY SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO U.S. Representative Frank Wolf...
Accepting the Medal, Rep. Wolf focused on the courage of Chinese activists like those honored alongside him, acknowledging he was moved to be in their company.
Democratization and Authoritarianism in the Arab World
A Journal of Democracy Book Beginning in December 2010, a series of uprisings swept the Arab world, toppling four longtime leaders and creating an apparent political opening in a region long impervious to the...
Kenya after the 2013 Election: Devolution and the Role of...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the relationship between citizens and the state and present alternatives for reinvigorating Kenya’s civil society in order to safeguard democratic gains.
Why Democracy in Hong Kong Matters
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Martin Lee and Anson Chan, two veteran political leaders known and respected for their decades of service in Hong Kong’s legislature and government, outlined the growing threats to democracy in Hong Kong and what can be done to defend rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.
Democracy Ideas: Anne Applebaum, "Revolutions and Democracy"
MAR 7, 2014 Democracy Ideas: Anne Applebaum, "Revolutions and Democracy" International Forum for Democratic Studies Interview Series
Democracy Ideas: Javier Corrales, "Authoritarianism in Venezuela"
FEB 24, 2014 Democracy Ideas: Javier Corrales, "Authoritarianism in Venezuela" International Forum for Democratic Studies Interview Series
Ukraine’s Lessons Learned: From the Orange Revolution...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In his presentation, Sergii Leshchenko discussed the Euromaidan in the context of the democratization process that began in 2004, and explored the ramifications of the current protests on Ukraine’s immediate political future.
Y’en a Marre: Youth and Social Engagement in Senegal
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
During his presentation, Thiat explored the conditions that created Y’en a Marre; the movement’s involvement in the events leading up to the 2012 presidential election; and the goals of the Y’en a Marre movement.
Breaking the News: The Role of Authoritarian State-Run Media
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Today, authoritarian governments are willfully depriving hundreds of millions of people of authentically plural and independent information and analysis, with profound implications for these countries’ ability to reform and prosper. The event, which featured experts on China, Russia, and Iran, was organized around the ideas in the January 2014 Journal of Democracy article, “Breaking the News: The Role of State-Run Media,” written by panelists Christopher Walker and Robert Orttung.
Democracy Ideas: Marc F. Plattner on "Governance" and Democracy
JAN 23, 2014 Democracy Ideas: Marc F. Plattner, "Governance, Government, and Democracy" International Forum for Democratic Studies Interview Series
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