Authoritarianism Goes Global: The Challenge to Democracy

About the EventOver the past decade, illiberal powers have become emboldened and gained influence within the global arena. Leading authoritarian countries―including China, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela―have developed new tools...

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New and Serious Challenges to Democracy Emerge as Authoritarianism Goes Global

For Immediate Release April 13, 2016WASHINGTON, DC— Over the past decade, leading illiberal...

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Authoritarianism Goes Global — The American Interest

In an article published by The American Interest, Christopher Walker, Marc F. Plattner, and Larry Diamond write: "A new global competition in “soft power” is underway between democracy and autocracy, but only one side seems...

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