Defeating Authoritarianism Between and Through Elections
Insights from the recent Global Democracy Conference and a preview of a new Forum project on authoritarian influence.
Democracy’s Horizons
The International Forum for Democratic Studies is a research & ideas hub of the National Endowment for Democracy. Our work looks over the horizon, helping freedom’s defenders to anticipate emerging challenges and seize new opportunities for impact.
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