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Fahd Humayun considers the state of Pakistani democracy amongst recent developments, in which Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing a no-confidence motion against an increasingly united opposition. The opposition has managed to unify with the help of the government’s poor performance, with populist rhetoric from the Prime Minister further complicating matters. Pakistan has had heavy … Continued
Kenneth Roth urges governments to not cast aside the values of human rights and democracy when attempting to cooperate with autocratic regimes in response to Russia’s unjust invasion of Ukraine. He notes the myriad drawbacks that came with such an approach in the past, such as with the War on Terror and the Cold War, … Continued
As civic space becomes increasingly closed globally, it becomes more challenging, but also more critical, to effectively carry out monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) techniques associated with programme oversight. Access to information is more limited, and it can be more risky to collect and share data. On the back of its experience operating in such … Continued
Shadi Hamid considers the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine on relations between the US and the Middle East, especially in terms of democratic support. President Biden has repeatedly emphasised that the struggle between democracies and autocracies will define the coming era. While Ukrainians have repeatedly shown their desire for democracy and to move closer … Continued
On 24 March 2022, President Biden and President von der Leyen released a statement underlining the commitment of the US and EU to supporting the people of Ukraine, condemning Russian aggression, and investing in democratic resilience in Ukraine and among its neighbours. Transatlantic efforts will continue to be coordinated towards aligned sanctions, significant humanitarian relief, … Continued
Saskia Brechenmacher and Nikhita Salgame consider the practical needs for President Biden’s strategy for increasing funding for foreign assistance programmes that promote gender equality and equity. While the $2.6 billion USD commitment by Biden appears high in comparison with reduced investment under Trump and in Biden’s first years, it is only an increase of $300 … Continued
Selim Yenel considers for the German Marshall Fund of the United States what the situation in Ukraine may mean for relations between Turkey and the West, in particular the European Union. Turkish and Russian interests are seldom aligned, and while Turkey has abstained from joining in sanctions it has voiced its support for Ukraine and … Continued
Isabella Wilkinson and Tamar Dekanosidze consider the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for the information landscape of and fight against disinformation in Georgia. Similar to in Ukraine, the Kremlin has been waging a long-term information campaign in Georgia, with war in Ukraine amplifying the urgency of decisive action to build resilience in Georgia … Continued
David Gillies considers in Open Canada the prospects for Canada’s commitment to establishing a Canadian centre to promote democracy and good governance around the world. The centre is set to expand the availability of Canadian expertise and assistance to human rights and democracy supporters and will prioritise fast and flexible support for fragile and emerging … Continued
Anne Applebaum criticises the US and International approach to autocracies in the Atlantic, making broad recommendations for change in the new context caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Autocrats help each other globally by sharing resources and tactics in a loosely-organised group of countries rejected by the West, with the goal to confuse the truth … Continued
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