Why Sudan Matters To Us All
“As we approach nearly two months of violent internal conflict in Sudan, the chances of a peaceful resolution seem increasingly remote. For…
What to Expect From Paraguay’s New Governmen...
“On April 30, Santiago Peña of the center-right Colorado Party won the Paraguayan elections with 43% of the vote, providing…
Thai Vote Spells Danger for Junta and Monarchy...
“When Thailand held elections for its 500-member House of Representatives last Sunday, it was only the second national election since…
Ukraine’s European Integration is the Key to a Sus...
“On her first foreign trip since winning reelection in March, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas paid a highly symbolic visit…
Empowering Young People is Crucial to Democratic S...
“The global community faces unprecedented challenges to democracy. In Ukraine, Putin’s illegal war continues to target civilians, with the Kremlin’s…
We Need to Safeguard Democratic Legislatures Again...
“Nearly everywhere in the world, legislatures are consistently the least popular branch of government — a fact that has been…
ICYMI: Nigeria’s Flawed Election Risks a Democrati...
“On Feb. 25, Nigerians elected a new president in a process that fell far short of what voters deserved and…
Why the Next Democracy Summit Must Go Beyond Civil...
“Democracy was on the agenda at last week’s White House meeting between U.S. president Joe Biden and Brazilian president Luiz…
The World Must Not Let Violence Derail Nigeria’s E...
“With Nigeria’s presidential elections just weeks away, it looks increasingly likely that the elections will go to a second round, in…
The Belarusian Opposition Can Help Defeat Putin in...
“One of the underappreciated aspects of Russia’s war on Ukraine has been the strategic role of Belarus in both the…
Don’t Be Fooled: Ukraine Is Tackling Its Corruptio...
There is every reason to believe that Ukraine can emerge from this war victorious, and with its democratic institutions stronger…
China Hasn’t Given Up on the Belt and Road...
“In the decade since Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s huge infrastructure and investment program…