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International Forum for Democratic Studies Celebrates 30th Anniversary
This month, the International Forum for Democratic Studies celebrates 30 years as a leading center for democratic thought and analysis. Under the leadership of Marc F. Plattner and Larry Diamond, the International Forum was established in...
Winning the Battle of Ideas: Exposing Global Authoritarian Narratives and Revitalizing Democratic Principles
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT A new report by Dr. Joseph Siegle analyzes how top-order authoritarian narratives serve as a vital tool to amplify autocrats’ influence and reshape the international landscape. The report also examines how democracy practitioners...
Big Question: How Does Digital Privacy Matter for Democracy and its Advocates?
Edited by Maya Recanati and Beth Kerley Emerging technologies are creating new digital privacy risks that can undermine key democratic values and practices. For example, generative AI tools simultaneously increase incentives for data...
Twentieth Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture: Larry Diamond on "Power, Performance, and Legitimacy"
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Winning the Battle of Ideas: Exposing Global Authoritarian...
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The International Forum for Democratic Studies has launched our newest report, “Winning the Battle of Ideas: Exposing Global Authoritarian Narratives and Revitalizing Democratic Principles,” by Dr. Joseph Siegle.Deepening the Response to Authoritarian Information...
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Please join the International Forum for Democratic Studies for the launch of a new report examining civil society's response to the intensification of authoritarian information manipulation targeting democracy in Latin America.DOWNLOAD FORUM BROCHURE
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Winning the Battle of Ideas: Exposing Global Authoritarian Narratives and Revitalizing Democratic Principles
A new report by Dr. Joseph Siegle analyzes how top-order authoritarian narratives serve as a vital tool to amplify autocrats’ influence and reshape the international landscape.
READ MOREDeepening the Response to Authoritarian Information Operations in Latin America
A new report authored by Iria Puyosa and Mariví Marín Vázquez examines civil society's response to the intensification of authoritarian information manipulation targeting democracy in Latin America.
READ MOREFighting Kleptocracy in an Era of Geopolitics
In a new International Forum report, Ben Judah analyzes how the counter-kleptocracy agenda intersects with, and is at times superseded by, competing geopolitical priorities.
READ MORESetting Democratic Ground Rules for AI: Civil Society Strategies
A new Forum report examines challenges and opportunities for deepening democratic engagement in AI governance.
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