Building Up the Democratic Potential of the New Russian Emigrants
Estimates for the number of Russians who have left Russia since its full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 range…
Theme: Authoritarianism
GFMD welcomes OECD’s adoption of the Development Cooperation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has officially adopted the Development Cooperation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support…
Project 2025: A Heightened Threat of Christian Nationalism and Authoritarianism
The Dangerous Web of Misinformation and Othering in the Darfur Conflict
The first perspective in our Spotlight on Sudan series, written by SACDO President Mohamed Abdo, explores the impact of the…
Supporting Civil Society in Exile
In Myanmar, civic space drastically contracted after the February 2021 coup. Stringent registration and operating constraints, as well as threats…
Assessment of Myanmar Civic Space
This updated monitoring assessment from a working group of local Myanmar civil society organizations (CSOs) and networks explores the challenges…
Civic Freedom Violations Committed by Myanmar’s Military Junta
After claiming voting irregularities in the 2020 General elections, the Myanmar military staged a coup on February 1, 2021, and…
Paths to Democratic Resilience in an Era of Backsliding
Despite some bright spots, the anti-democratic challenges of the day are not fading fast. Investing in democratic resilience is increasingly…
Election Case Law Analysis Series: Lessons on Disinformation and Election Disputes
With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in 2021, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)…
IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to…