Summit for Democracy

Governments around the world are cracking down on protest rights; activists are documenting the playbook and building their own.

"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."

Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.

They face every obstacle. With support, they could help redefine how journalism reckons with era-defining challenges to the public sphere.

The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.

If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.

Four keys to meaningfully invest in women's political leadership: support existing reforms, transform hostile political institutions, nurture feminist reform coalitions, and tackle…

Supporting democracy requires grappling with fragility and conflict - including by choosing partners wisely, countering corruption, and taking a politically-informed approach to…

A public beneficial ownership registry, accessible to civil society and journalists, is integral to anti-corruption efforts.

Western donors, civil society, and media partners need to update their views of those who've fled repression.

The $424.4 million plan focuses on media, corruption, reformers, technology, and political processes like elections.

The implicit refutation bolsters an already strengthening opposition without the kind of US interference that tends to generate backlash.