Book Launch: “Authoritarianism Goes Global” Events in Europe
Authoritarianism Goes Global gained much attention in Europe as co-editors Marc F. Plattner and Christopher Walker traveled to five cities in Europe in May and June 2016 to present the book's findings at a...
The Fractious Path: Pakistan's Democratic Transition
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Raza Rumi discussed the broad themes outlined in his book, Fractious Path: Pakistan's Democratic Transition, along with the implications for the future of Pakistan’s democracy.
Journal of Democracy July 2016 Issue: The Danger of Deconsolidation
The Dangers of Deconsolidation “Citizens in a number of supposedly consolidated democracies in North America and Western Europe” are now “more cynical about the value of democracy as...
Addressing the Political Crisis in the Gambia
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In order to contribute to the spread of correct information on both the political situation and existing efforts for reform, and to reinforce collaboration among civic groups, policymakers, and political parties seeking to address the Gambia crisis, NED will hold a public event on July 22.
NED Mourns the Death of Former Chairman John Brademas
It was with great sadness that the Board of Directors and staff of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) learned of the passing of its former chairman, The Honorable John Brademas, who died July 11, 2016...
APSA-CD Newsletter: Democratization and Civil Conflict
“The history that has come down to us in writing is very much a history of conflict over political power. The most well-attested of these conflicts have been ‘international’, that is, conflicts...
Post-Civil War Sri Lanka: A Survey of Working Conditions...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Solidarity Center recently conducted an informal survey of working conditions in Jaffna, capital of Sri Lanka's Northern Province, to better understand workers' awareness of their rights and the benefits of the country's labor code, which sets a minimum wage, limitations on daily working hours, and rules pertaining to overtime and benefits. Survey results indicate that the vast majority of workers in Jaffna are unaware of their statutory rights, with many working in low-paid jobs that have minimal labor standards, social protection, and security of tenure.
Corruption: Violent Extremism, Kleptocracy, and the Dangers of Failing...
President of the National Endowment for Democracy, Carl Gershman, testifies to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 30, 2016.
NED Hosts His Holiness the Dalai Lama
On June 16, 2016, the National Endowment for Democracy hosted His Holiness the Dalai Lama for a public conversation with four dynamic young democracy activists. The afternoon included remarks from House Democratic...
Preparing a New Generation of Women Leaders in Zimbabwe
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Zimbabwean women’s rights advocate Nyaradzo Mashayamombe discussed the state of young women’s political participation in her country, described how her organization, Tag A Life International, is empowering girls and communities to combat structural and societal norms, and offered recommendations to the international community for promoting gender equality and democratization in Zimbabwe.
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