NED President Carl Gershman makes remarks at Lodi's memorial service I’ve been asked to speak about Lodi under the heading “Introduction to the United States of America.”  I assume this means that I need to explain why Lodi would often refer to me as his “oldest friend in Washington.” When...

Responding to China in the New Era The United States Congress, December 10, 2018 The first and most important point I want to convey to you this morning is that we are now in an entirely new period in relations between the United States and China. In my view,...

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) learned today of the passing of longtime friend and partner Lodi Gyari, a tireless fighter for the rights of the Tibetan people. “Lodi Gyari was a monumental figure in the history of the Tibetan struggle to resist Chinese oppression...

John Knaus is the Senior Director for Asia at the National Endowment Democracy (NED), where he has worked since 1997.  Mr. Knaus oversees the NED’s program designed to promote democracy throughout the region, which includes over 240...