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2023 ‘Democracy Perception Index’ a Wake-Up Call for US, EU
"Perhaps surprisingly, the survey found that only around half of citizens in the United States and parts of western Europe viewed their country as a democracy."

Global Ambitions and Tunisia’s Crisis Could Spur Algeria to Rethink Its Non-Intervention Policy
The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.

Spyware Out of the Shadows: The Need for A New International Regulatory Approach
We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…

Don’t Look Away From What May Be Turkish Democracy’s Last Stand
The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

To End War in Sudan, Target the Generals’ War Chests
Only when the parties see that their financial interests are in jeopardy will they be willing to seriously negotiate.

The EU Joins Washington’s Campaign to Contain China
Europe is playing with fire by adopting Washington’s bellicose containment strategy. It should prioritize cooperation instead.

Europe Can Show the United States and Canada How to Share Responsibility for Asylum Seekers
Responsibility sharing arrangements should pull together resources and hosting commitments from multiples stakeholders.

NATO Must Fast Track Bosnia’s Membership
A member of the country's tripartite Presidency makes the security case for admission, saying Finland's entry shows the risks and benefits.

Albanian Museum to Celebrate Jewish Life and “Righteous” Who Gave Shelter During Holocaust
The Muslim-majority country is known as the only Nazi-occupied territory during World War II where the Jewish population increased.

Backsliding: Georgia’s Crackdown on Civil Society May Be Just a Start
If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.

Why the European Commission’s Proposal for Russian State Asset Seizure Should be Abandoned
Seizure of Russian assets poses risks to the possibility, legitimacy, and international acceptance of an ultimate post-conflict settlement.

The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.