Carl Gershman on Taiwan’s Democracy and the Democratic Future
Keynote address at The 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy It’s a great honor for me to make keynote remarks at this celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation...
Elections in Zimbabwe: Autocracy and Stasis, or Democracy...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Dr. Alex Magaisa assessed preparations for the approaching elections in Zimbabwe and discussed the prospects for democratization, including possible post-election scenarios and the roles of the military and the international community.
Why Women's Political Participation Matters in the Congo
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Activist Passy Mubalama examined how the current political crisis affects women’s rights in the DRC, and why the participation of women in politics and security is vital for the prospects of bringing peace and democracy to the country.
Forum Q&A: Alex Magaisa on Zimbabwe’s Upcoming 2018 Elections
Melissa Aten of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Alex Magaisa about new political dynamics and what they mean for the future of Zimbabwe in the context of the July 2018 elections.
Ji Seong-ho and Sungju Lee’s Defector Stories
Both activists shared their stories during Beyond Pyongyang: Connecting With the People of North Korea, the 2018 Democracy Award morning event.
Has Freedom of Expression Become A Self-Parody? Examples...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Pakistani journalist Nadeem F. Paracha explored the impact that viral hoaxes, rumors, and other forms of manipulated information can have through social media.
Statement of the National Endowment for Democracy on the Selection of Former...
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes the announcement today that former Ambassador Derek Mitchell will be the next President of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a core institute of the...
Testimony of Carl Gershman at Democracy Promotion in a Challenging World...
Testimony of Carl Gershman at Democracy Promotion in a Challenging World Hearing.
International Forum for Democratic Studies June 2018 Newsletter: “China...
The June 2018 edition of the Forum newsletter explores the latest issue of the Journal of Democracy, recaps recent events, and more.
CIMA Event: SUPPORTING THE FOURTH ESTATE: WHAT’S BEEN...
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
The world has reached a tipping point in the state of vibrant news media. Press freedom has fallen to its lowest point in over a decade, while the media system as a whole battles declines in revenue, audience trust, and the independence it relies upon. In this context, how much as been done to support free, impartial, and pluralistic news media? Is it enough?
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