The Next Leap of Faith: Prospects and Concerns for Political...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Arthur Larok discussed the prospects for political transition in Uganda in advance of the country's upcoming 2021 presidential elections.
Forum Q&A: Rafael Marques de Morais on Kleptocracy in Angola
Rafael Marques de Morais discusses kleptocracy and its effect on Angola’s development.
Martin Lee on the 20th Anniversary of Chinese Rule in Hong Kong
Martin Lee, longtime leader of Hong Kong's Democracy movement and winner of NED's 1997 Democracy Award spoke with NED recently about the 20th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China, and handing the...
National Endowment for Democracy deplores Chinese government treatment...
The National Endowment for Democracy deplores the unconscionable medical neglect suffered by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo during his unjust imprisonment since 2009 for his efforts to advance democratic...
Winner of 2017 NED Democracy Award returns home to legal harassment
Angolan Journalist Rafael Marques indicted for once again exposing government corruption.
Iraqi Kurdistan at the Crossroads: A Report on Civil Society
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reporting on the state of civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan, Nawaf Haskan offered recommendations for how domestic and international actors can most effectively facilitate positive change. Comments from Sherizaan Minwalla followed.
The Big Question: Understanding China’s Soft Power
Five experts offer insights into the People's Republic of China's efforts to increase and leverage its soft power and influence worldwide.
Continued Human Rights Suppression in Crimea
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
This public event aims at raising awareness about the continued human rights suppression in Crimea since the Russian annexation.
The End of an Era? Bolivia’s Evo Morales and the Alternation...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Journalist and political commentator Raul Peñaranda addressed Bolivia’s political and economic future and reflected on the rise of Morales’ populist administration.
Former NED Chairman Judy Shelton Reflects on Westminster Address
This month, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Westminster Address.
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