The Arab Revolts: A Fourth Wave or an Ebbing Tide?
The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture Delivered by Carl Gershman, President, the National Endowment for Democracy New York University Law School I want to thank Noel Lateef and Bob Miller for their leadership in organizing this lecture. And I especially want to pay tribute...
Beyond Protest: Innovations in Youth Activism
About the Event A panel of founders of youth-based organizations in Africa, MENA, Eastern Europe and Latin America discussed the youth movement as a whole and their own experiences in working with the young for democratic strengthening. A luncheon...
REMARKS MADE BY NED PRESIDENT CARL GERSHMAN TO THE CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON CHINA
Washington, D.C. December 6, 2011 It is common knowledge that China exerts an anti-democratic influence in world politics. Liu Xiaobo has said that China serves as “a blood transfusion machine” for smaller dictatorships in North Korea, Cuba and elsewhere. In addition to providing...
The Legacy of Laura Pollán: the Struggle for Democracy and Human Rights in Cuba
This event honoredLaura Pollán (1948-2011), founder of Cuba's Ladies in WhiteAbout the EventFor captions, select full screen viewer.In...
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