Egypt move on foreign groups puts aid at risk

19 Americans in Egypt Face Trial in Inquiry Over Funding

U.S., Egypt in Showdown Over NGO Worker Trials

Today’s leaks from unnamed sources that Egypt will prosecute at least 40 people, reflects escalating attacks against international and Egyptian democracy organizations.  The continued assault is a politically motivated effort to squash Egypt’s growing civil society.

Egypt to prosecute 43 NGO workers

Egypt to charge 43 over NGOs

Egypt to try 44 in NGO funds case: judicial source

Egypt says 19 Americans will be ordered to stand trial

Clinton signals continued deadlock with Egypt on NGOs

Lawmakers: U.S. aid to Egypt at risk

Lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aid

Egypt's "war on democracy" threatens U.S.-ties

Sending a clear message on Egypt

NGO 'crisis' distracts from Egypt polls

Son of top US official may face prison time in Egypt

US official's son detained in Egypt says he could face 5 years in jail

Son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood barred from leaving Egypt

Egypt Bans LaHood, Other Americans From Leaving

Egypt's US aid is threatened over travel bans

U.S. outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving

Americans in Egypt – Not Hostages, But Not Free To Leave Either

Egypt slaps travel ban on U.S. NGO staff, Washington urges lifting ban ‘immediately’

In Egypt: Charges, Trial Could Be Next, Says Sam LaHood

Will Egypt's crackdown end U.S. gravy train?

Obama Cabinet Member’s Son Among Americans Who Can’t Exit Egypt

LaHood's son barred from leaving Egypt

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's son barred from leaving Egypt after raid on advocacy group

Egypt bans travel for senior US official’s son, 9 other foreigners in probe on rights groups

Americans Barred From Leaving Egypt Include Secretary LaHood's Son

Egypt bars son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, NGO colleagues from leaving

Egypt bars U.S. official's son, other NGO staffers from leaving

Americans barred from leaving Egypt

State Department urges Egypt to 'immediately' lift travel restrictions on Americans

Egypt travel ban for son of US transport secretary

Egypt’s Partial Step

Redefining the role of Nigerian women in political life was the focus of a conference, hosted by the Women’s Democracy Network and IRI, for female political leaders.  During the conference, participants launched the Nigerian Women Interparty Forum to give a voice to women in politics.

Obama talks civic freedoms, IMF with Egypt's Tantawi

Obama speaks to Egypt ruler over crackdown on democracy groups

Egypt wrapping up free elections

Islamists' wins in Egypt offer test of Obama policy

Egypt Not Relenting on NGOs 

Egyptians Discuss Final Stage of Parliament Vote

Why Is Egypt's Military Using Strong-Arm Tactics?

Egypt denies trying to stifle human rights movement

Egypt’s Obstructionist Generals

Egypt to return seized equipment and money, U.S. officials say

Egypt Vows to End Crackdown on Nonprofits

Egyptian Military Raids Foreign-Funded NGO Offices

Egyptian police raid offices of civil rights groups

Egypt unrest: NGO offices raided in Cairo

Egypt forces storm charity buildings across country

Egyptian Forces Storm NGOs

US 'deeply concerned' after Egypt raids NGO offices

Egyptian security forces raid offices of U.S., other democracy groups

Egypt Raids Offices of Nonprofits, 3 Backed by U.S.

Egypt police raid civil rights groups

A provocation in Egypt

Egyptian Government Invades Human Rights Organization Offices 

After Second Day of Voting in Egypt, Islamists Offer Challenge to Generals

Egyptians take to the polls with muted excitement

Egypt tense as elections loom

Egyptian official: Police truck trying to leave chaos strikes, kills protester

Poll shows Cubans optimistic over reforms, but long way to go

Twitter vs. the KGB

Historic elections in Tunisia lauded

Huge turnout in Tunisia's Arab Spring election

Birthplace of Tunisia's Revolution Skeptical

For Ukrainian Leader, Disparate Paths to Cross

Nearly four months before the DRC’s presidential and national assembly elections, IRI led a pre-election assessment mission to observe and assess the political environment, provide perspective on election preparations and to inform stakeholder strategies in the coming months.

Egypt's Economy Sinks on Heels of Uprising

North African Democracy Looks to China for the Aid It Needs Most

Don't Tunisians want to vote?

Libya: Military Effort and Political Process 'A Real Mess,' Analysts Say

Mubarak trial a ‘decisive moment’ for Egypt

Tunisians Less Confident About Post-Revolution Prospects, Surveys Find

Tunisians lose confidence in transition

Egypt's media tests new-found freedom

In Egypt, few signs of preparation for coming vote

Light, dark and muddle

The long, hot Arab summer

Former Secretary of State and long-time member of IRI’s Board of Directors Lawrence Eagleburger passed away on Saturday, June 4.  IRI President Lorne Craner pays tribute to Secretary Eagleburger and recalls his service to America.

EGYPT: Polls find economy major concern, few support theocracy

Osama bin Laden killed near Pakistan's West Point. Was he really hidden?

Iraqi Kurd demos threaten image: experts

U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings

Amid observer optimism, some citizens express fear over Nigeria presidential vote

Millions in Nigeria sign up to vote, but reasons vary

Leaning Away from Idealism

U.S. offers aid for Egyptian democracy, but quietly

Lessons Learned From the 140-Character Rebellion

Helping the Arabs help themselves

How not to promote democracy in Egypt

Canadians in the thick of Arab world's democracy struggle

As Arabs demand democracy, Iraqis want electricity

Congress prepares “Middle East Stability” funding package

A Tunisian-Egyptian Link That Shook Arab History

Amid Combustible Atmosphere in Egypt, 'There Could Be a Showdown'

Congress debates the Muslim Brotherhood and aid to Egypt

This year marks the 100th birthday of President Ronald Reagan.  During his eight years in office, from January 20, 1981-January 20, 1989, the world saw the beginnings of a wave of democracy that would bring freedom to millions.

Ros-Lehtinen to call Obama team to testify on Egypt

Freedom’s March: Egypt at the Tipping Point

Romney discusses democracy with young Afghan leaders

The vanguard voices of Laotian civil society

Pakistani Governor Taseer Buried Amid Renewed Fear of Islamic Extremism

Poland pressing the US to step up aid to Belarus dissidents following crackdown

Egypt Should Learn From Jordan at the Polls

Jordan’s Elections: An Observer’s View

Boycotted Jordan elections short on suspense

Loyalists sweep Jordan election after opposition boycott

Watching Jordan

Kyrgyz elections: no guarantees, just willingness to work for democracy

Beyond Mr. Mubarak

Turning a Blind Eye to Egypt

New reasons for hope in Afghanistan

Iraqi Political Theater, Even as Democracy Struggles

New class of entrepreneurs arises in Iraq

Bryza is a champion of democracy

Asia's Quite Democracy

Can youth change the future of Africa?

Women Candidates in Afghanistan Travel a Dangerous Campaign Trail

Expectations Before the Conference

Keeping an Open Mind

Ballots and Bullets: The Tale of the Two Somalia

Pakistanis blame US after shrine attack kills 42

Opposition candidate wins Somaliland election

Somaliland: 4 killed in election-day skirmish

Reflections on nation building

Human rights no longer a key issue in US-China exchanges

Russian Payback

How Do You Measure Democracy Work?

Governance Matters

Iraq's Democracy Takes Shape

Dissent of the North Koreans: Against All Odds

Supporting Morocco’s Women in Politics

Cambodia's One-Party Future

Democracy in Iraq…at the Local Level

Women as Peace Keepers

Reflections on Ukraine’s Past Elections

Cubans’ Confidence in Government Continues to Fall

Embassy Row: 'Credible' Election

US: Honduras' election important but not last step

Cuban human rights abuses continue under Raul Castro, report says

Cuban poll: 82% say life so-so or worse

Poll: Cubans `frustrated' over life in Cuba

Prospect of More U.S. Troops Worries Afghan Public

A Royal Afghan Mess

Can Afghanistan Hold A Clean Runoff Election?

Holbrooke expects less trouble in new Afghan election

Obama Drone Attacks Help Pakistan TV Hosts Fan Distrust of U.S.

Election Officials Deliver Afghan Runoff Ballots

Russia Not Budging On Iran Sanctions

Afghan Vote Fraud Allegations May Not Sink Karzai, Corker Says

U.S.-Pakistan goals coming into alignment

Pakistan's military concerned over US aid bill

Senator Kerry hopes aid to ease Pakistan hostility

Pakistanis Reject U.S. Help Fighting Militants, Poll Finds

Afghan police say more troops not the answer

They came, they voted, but did they conquer?

After 1 year, Pakistani president's ratings slide

The Women of Afghanistan Continue a Brave Path Forward

Afghans made an indelible mark on history

Karzai widens lead in Afghan election race

Afghanistan’s Historic Election

Afghans risk lives to press forward with democracy

St. Paul Man Talks About Role in Afghanistan Elections

Flaws undermine claims of Afghan vote 'success'

Fraud claims follow low turnout

Western diplomats laud Afghan election

Karzai, chief rival claim victory in Afghan vote

Afghans at the polls

From insurgency to insurrection

'We Don't Have Any Alternative to Karzai'

Afghan election raising hopes

Karzai challenger hopes for runoff

Karzai may face runoff despite lead in Afghan election

Abdullah Abdullah throws down election gauntlet to President Karzai

Poll shows Afghan's Karzai with commanding lead ahead of next week's presidential vote

Karzai ahead in polls but run-off possible: survey

Afghan election is starting to look like a real race

Rival to Karzai Gains Strength in Afghan Race