NED Mourns the Loss of Richard Trumka
It is with great sadness that the staff and Board of Directors of the National Endowment for Democracy learned today of the death of Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.
Meet Damon Wilson, NED’s New President and CEO
For the first time in its 38-year-history, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has a new president and chief executive officer, Damon Wilson.
Exit Interview with retiring NED President Carl Gershman
On July 22 from 4-5pm, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted an Exit Interview with retiring NED President Carl Gershman, who has served as NED's leader since its founding in 1983.
Ethiopia in Transition: Where is it Headed?
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Experts will discuss current developments in Ethiopia and what they mean for the country's democratic transition.
NED Grantees Advocate for LGBTIQ+ Rights in Africa
NED is proud to support several grantees who work courageously to defend LGBTIQ+ rights across Africa.
The Chinese Communist Party at 100: Is the Past Prologue...
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
In this panel discussion, experts will discuss the implications and impact of the evolution of the CCP since it's 1921 founding.
Reputation Laundering and Universities: Implications for...
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The International Forum hosted a discussion based on a working paper entitled “Paying for a World Class Affiliation: Reputation Laundering in the University Sector of Open Societies,” that discussed how transnational kleptocracy targets universities, and its resulting influence on freedom of expression and democracy around the world.
Report Launch | A Full-Spectrum Response to Sharp Power:...
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The International Forum launched its final report, "A Full-Spectrum Response to Sharp Power: The Vulnerabilities and Strengths of Open Societies," and reflected on lessons learned from its series examining Sharp Power and Democratic Resilience.
Democracy in Exile: A Conversation with Penpa Tsering, the...
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In one of his first public U.S. interviews since taking office, President Tsering explored the complexities of Sino-Tibetan relations.
National Endowment for Democracy Names Damon Wilson as New President
The Board of Directors of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) unanimously voted to approve Damon Wilson as NED’s next president.
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