Africa Arrest of opposition leader is ‘final nail in the coffin of Tunisian democracy’ Experts say Kais Saied’s crackdown on his political opponents may have reached a point of no return.Connor EcholsApril 18, 2023
Asia-Pacific What Biden means when he says we're fighting 'global battle for democracy' Knowing the true intent behind this slogan is key to understanding why it is so powerful among US leaders — and so dangerous abroad.Jake WernerApril 01, 2023
Europe How to shore up democracy in Eastern Europe after the Ukraine war 'Citizens' Assemblies' have already proven effective at the local level in creating an antidote to authoritarianism. Ieva CesnulaityteMarch 05, 2023
Africa Buying time: Burhan’s strategy in Sudan He is playing an intricate game to ensure that at the end of the day the military coup will be a “fait accompli.”Jihad MashamounJanuary 31, 2022
Middle East Middle Eastern autocrats sigh relief: the U.S. signals Democracy Summit will not change policy U.S. Middle East policy is likely to maintain long-standing support for the region’s autocratic rule in the belief that it will ensure stability.James M. DorseyDecember 11, 2021
Global Crises Why it would be better if this Democracy Summit never happened The Biden administration risks the charge of hypocrisy as it picks and chooses which authoritarians are in, and which are out.Anatol LievenDecember 07, 2021