Testing the Limits: China and Russia’s Authoritarian Influence at Scale...
By Kevin Sheives, Alexander Cooley, Caroline Costello, William Nee, and Florindo Chivucute Table of Contents Executive Summary A New, More Permissive Context for Authoritarian Influence at Scale / Kevin Sheives...
Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
The National Endowment for Democracy mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a devoted public servant and one of Congress’ most steadfast champions for freedom and democracy around the world.
NED Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NED celebrates the promise of freedom and stands with people around the world working to secure their fundamental rights and shape...
Damon Wilson’s Remarks to the Lithuanian Seimas Conference on Shared...
NED President and CEO Damon Wilson delivered these remarks by video at the Lithuanian Seimas conference, “Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: The 250th Anniversary of the American Independence – International...
NED Announces Recipients of the 2026 Democracy Award
NED is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, which honor individuals and organizations from Russia, Cuba, Syria, Ethiopia, and Burma for their courage and leadership in advancing...
John Tomaszewski Joins the National Endowment for Democracy as Senior Director...
The National Endowment for Democracy welcomes John “JT” Tomaszewski as the new Senior Director for Africa.
Damon Wilson Delivers Commencement Address at the University of Maryland...
Damon Wilson delivers the commencement address for the University of Maryland School of Public Policy on May 21, 2026, reflecting on democratic renewal, public service, and the responsibility each generation...
The National Endowment for Democracy: America’s Foundation for Freedom...
Testifying before Members of Congress, Damon Wilson reaffirmed NED’s founding mission—rooted in President Reagan’s Westminster vision—to strengthen the institutions of democracy worldwide and advance...
Impact Report: Supporting Fundamental Freedoms in Cuba
NED’s Cuba programming helps citizens access reliable information, document abuses, demand accountability, and expose the systems that sustain authoritarian rule.
Op-ed: Reagan’s playbook still works in a dangerous world
In The Washington Examiner, NED Chairman Peter Roskam and Board Member Mel Martinez explain how President Reagan’s vision — strengthening civic institutions to counter authoritarian regimes —...
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