Cracking the Information Blockade: Advancing Freedom of...
09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
On September 19, UMG will launch an international conference for freedom of information in North Korea in partnership with NED. UMG will shed light on the black box of North Korea’s media environment and explore emerging opportunities for access, while defectors share their firsthand experience of life in North Korea and the transformative impact foreign content had on their lives.
Countering Kleptocracy: August 30, 2023
Understanding transnational kleptocracy as a vehicle for theft, repression, and democratic erosion…and how we can respond. If you enjoy this newsletter, forward it to a friend or share on social media...
"Beijing Rules" with Bethany Allen
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join the International Forum for Democratic Studies for a one-on-one discussion with Bethany Allen to discuss her book and the wider implications of China’s international economic coercion.
Afghan Democracy Activists Adapt to Build a Better Future
Two years since the Taliban takeover, Afghans continue to risk everything for an Afghanistan that respects human rights, and freedom.
Kleptocratic Cooperation in Africa: How Russia and China...
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Please join the International Forum for Democratic Studies, J.R. Mailey, Andrea Ngombet, and Jodi Vittori for a discussion on how two global authoritarian powers, Russia and China, provide surge capacity to kleptocratic networks in Africa.
New Report: Russia and China Undermine Democracy in Africa
A new report released by the International Forum for Democratic Studies explores the strategies used by Russia and China to expand kleptocratic networks in Africa.
Kleptocratic Cooperation in Africa: How Russia and China Undermine Democracy
TWEET | SHARE DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Authoritarian actors play a crucial role in enabling kleptocracy across sub-Saharan Africa. In a new International Forum report, J.R. Mailey (Global Initiative Against...
NED Partner Stands Up for Scholars and Academic Freedom
Scholars at Risk is an international network that promotes academic freedom and protects scholars facing threats because of their work.
New Report: Chilling Legislation for Press Freedom
A new report released by CIMA explores how new laws against misinformation can have unintentional impacts on press freedom and freedom of expression.
President Tsai Ing-Wen Receives NED Democracy Service Medal
NED awarded the Democracy Service Medal to President Tsai Ing-wen in honor of her historic achievements and contributions advancing democracy and human rights in Taiwan and around the world.
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