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John J Stremlau in the Conversation considers the African context regarding the participation of the seventeen African country invitees to the Summit. The immediate context in Africa is considered in terms of the three issues on the agenda: defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting human rights. Read the full piece in the Conversation here.
Andrew Yeo of the Brookings Institution considers the perspectives of voices from Asia, contrasting them particularly with the enthusiasm for the Summit largely expressed across Europe. Though President Biden has stated democracy as a key foreign policy value, it has been less prominent in the US administration’s relations with nations in Asia. The article also … Continued
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace gathers voices from across the world to consider how different regions and countries perceive the Summit, and what it will take for it to be a success. Inputs are given from Africa, Europe, Japan, Latin America, South Asia and the United States. The piece ends with a consideration of crucial … Continued
Kalypso Nicolaidis and Richard Youngs write in Carnegie Europe as a part of their European Democracy Hub Initiative an analysis of the EU’s approach to democracy promotion, making concrete suggestions for its reform moving forward. It is increasingly clear that traditional models of external democracy support need to change, with many lessons to be learned … Continued
Michael J. Abramowitz, president of Freedom House, considers how the US administration can ensure that the Summit results in actionable commitments that will support human rights defenders, journalists and democracy activists around the world. He criticises that democracies have not been aggressive enough in countering authoritarianism, with the Summit presenting an opportunity for renewed vigour … Continued
Just Security considers the invitee list to the Summit, considering the historical context and precedent of US-led summits to support democracy. Moving forward, a regular process of annual or biannual meetings at the level of heads of states or governments should be established, particularly through the support of key international institutions such as the Organization … Continued
The Atlantic Council evaluates the preparations in the lead-up to the Summit, including invitees, and offering suggestions for setting a substantive agenda and grappling with big tech. A vision of what “success” may look like is also advanced. The Summit could reaffirm the basics of democracy, reinvigorate its principles, and reset the conversation on democracy. … Continued
Politico considers the preparations in the lead up to the Summit, criticising vague proposals such as the Alliance for the Future of the Internet. It is also unclear how many countries will sign onto and follow up adequately on commitments. While the importance of the gathering is clear, concerns over the effectiveness of the commitments … Continued
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