Saying “Farewell” to NED Vice-President Christopher Walker
This is a bittersweet moment for the International Forum for...
Supporting Democracy Advocates at Risk
Across the globe, growing numbers of emboldened authoritarians are waging a relentless campaign of repression against individuals on the frontlines of freedom. As autocrats...
Addressing the Opportunities and Threats Posed by Technology
The digital technologies now at the center of civic life are more than just a set of tools: They are increasingly the primary stage on which the global struggle for democracy is playing out. Advances in connectivity, innovative digital platforms, and creative uses of AI, amongst emerging technologies,...
Challenging Authoritarian Censorship and Protecting Free Speech
Democracy relies on robust freedom of expression, independent media, and fact-based civic discourse to ensure accountability, expose corruption, and empower citizens. In today’s rapidly evolving information landscape, independent journalism faces numerous challenges, including financial instability,...
Building Democratic Resilience to Authoritarian Influence
In recent years, authoritarian powers have mobilized and emerged as active and purposeful transnational forces who have influenced societies of all types. They are using massive resources and coordinated political efforts to chip away at the rules-based international institutions that have served as...
Celebrating the 2023–2024 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows
[caption id="attachment_40490" align="aligncenter" width="600"] From left: Christian Zurita (Ecuador), Hayriye...
The Struggle Against Authoritarian Influence in the Western Balkans
About the event MONTENEGRO IS A TESTING GROUND FOR AUTHORITARIAN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Authoritarians have employed evolving strategies to subvert democratic norms and practice worldwide....
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