Democracy is under pressure from within and without. Illiberal leaders, disinformation, and authoritarian interference are testing institutions across Europe and North America, even as citizens mobilize to defend free and fair government. This hub is the gateway to analysis of democratic health: elections and their integrity, the rule of law and judicial independence, civil society and a free press, and the resilience of institutions against democratic backsliding. Fellows and analysts track the contest between democratic renewal and democratic backsliding, with close attention to Central and Eastern Europe, and assess what strengthens accountable government. Explore analysis and commentary on elections, the rule of law, civil society, and the defense of democracy.
Democracy
As winter descends on Belarus, an opposition exiled abroad must not lose its connection to the civil society-led protest movements still bravely facing down the regime at home.
No Result Found
September 17, 2019
Arise, O Prague
The Memories, and the Lessons, of the Past Are Still Alive in Prague
September 3, 2019
Murder in Berlin
Germany's Approach to Russia Comes at a Cost
August 27, 2019
Moscow Prepares for U.S. Elections
Washington Is Not the Only Capital Getting Ready for 2020
August 14, 2019
Revisiting 1989
The Memory Of The Past Still Lingers In Europe
July 24, 2019
Another Big Win for Zelenskyy
Ukraine just backed Zelenskyy again. Now it's time to get to work.
July 22, 2019
Where is Europe?
The EU Remains Sidelined on the Geopolitical Stage
July 10, 2019
The Vanishing Act
Latvia voted to demolish a WWII memorial. Or did they?
July 8, 2019
The Verdict of History?
Hong Kong Does Not Have to Repeat the Failures of our Past
May 22, 2019
Putin’s Power Vertigo
Is time running out for Russia's president? Putin flails amidst deteriorating economic conditions and social turmoil.