Ten years on, why did Egypt’s attempted democratic transition fail? What are the lasting effects of January 25 on politics and society? How does al-Sisi’s regime differ from Mubarak’s?… Read more »
A majority in nine countries across the Arab world feel they are living in significantly more unequal societies today than before the Arab spring, an era of uprisings, civil wars… Read more »
The conditions that spurred the Arab uprisings, including government corruption, failed economies and deteriorating social services, have only intensified in many countries, exacerbated by 2020’s Covid-19 pandemic, notes analyst Megan O’Toole…. Read more »
The year 2020 brought us mostly bad news regarding the state of global democracy, though there were some preliminary signs that things might yet turn around, notes Francis Fukuyama, a… Read more »
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) vacancies include: Program Officer, Eastern Europe (Belarus) Program Officer, Southeast Europe (Albania & Kosovo) Program Officer, Middle East and North Africa (Turkey) Senior Manager, Eurasia (South… Read more »
Leaders of Ethiopia’s restive northern Tigray region said on Monday the federal government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had launched more than 10 air strikes against them in recent… Read more »
Sub-Saharan Africa’s youth are startlingly, evenly split – 48% – 48% – divided over whether democracy or stability (economically stable, one-party states) is more important for the future well-being of… Read more »
Property rights, free markets, and the rule of law supported by democratic institutions are the reason poverty has declined as much as it has, says Atlas Network’s Matt Warner, a former… Read more »
🗓️ Save the date: For the first time ever, the Freedom House Annual Awards event will be virtual and open, livestreaming on September 16! Register now so you can… Read more »
In response to the many recent incidents of violence, civil society organisations and activists in Sudan have started a campaign under the name “Protect the right to live”, Dabanga reports. Dozens… Read more »