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On 2 March 2022, V-Dem will share its latest insights into the state of democracy in the world based on its latest Version 12 release of its dataset. A recording of the event will be available above. Speakers include: Professor Staffan I. Lindberg, Founding Director, V-Dem Institute Assistant Professor Vanessa A. Boese, V-Dem Institute Joseph … Continued
On 3 March 2022, the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition will hold a virtual event discussing humanitarian challenges and protecting human rights in Ukraine. Speakers will share their observations on developments in Ukraine and assistance needs now and in the immediate future. Speakers include: Samantha Power, … Continued
On 2 March 2022, the Human Rights Initiative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies will host a panel discussion on the status of human rights under a Taliban-governed Afghanistan. Human rights in the country are under siege, with diplomatic talks failing to make a difference. The event will consider these human rights challenges … Continued
On 3 March 2022, the Alliance for Vietnam’s Democracy will hold a virtual event on obstacles and opportunities for democracy in Vietnam, especially in the context of Chinese strength in the region. Speakers include: Prof. Thien Nguyen, PhD, President, Vietnam Democracy Center Mr. Oanh Pham, Thang Nghia Forum Dr. Quoc-Hung Tran, MD, Coordinator, Alliance for … Continued
Transnational kleptocracy continues to threaten our democracies. With the recent invasion of Ukraine by the kleptocratic Russian regime, the National Endowment of Democracy will engage in a conversation on 2 March 2022 about why democracies must develop a unified response to this challenge by focusing on shared fundamental values of political and personal freedom, free … Continued
On 1 March 2022, the Center for European Policy Analysis will hold a virtual event discussing the support for Ukraine showed by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The event will feature the Ambassadors from the three countries, who will discuss their national and regional strategies to support Ukraine, strengthen regional security, and counter Kremlin attempts to … Continued
On 23 February 2022, the United States Institute of Peace held an online event that explored concrete steps in the Greater Sahel to advance the goals of the 2021 Summit for Democracy and offer forward-looking policy recommendations. With eight recent military coups in the region, stability and human rights in the region have been badly … Continued
On 15 February 2022 the Center for European Policy Analysis will hold a virtual event on preparing an effective response to Russian cyber operations. Addressing this issue is crucial for transatlantic relations and cohesion moving forward. Speakers include: Chris Krebs, Partner, Krebs Stamos Group; Former Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland … Continued
On 7 February 2022, Carnegie Europe and the European Partnership for Democracy held a virtual event to discuss the findings of their joint publication, “European Democracy Support Annual Review 2021.” Jenny Ohlsson, Chiara Adamo, and Ken Godfrey will discuss whether and how the EU can foster democracy at home and abroad. Richard Youngs will moderate.
On 16 February 2022, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMFUS) will consider the participation of Czechia, Lithuania and Slovakia in the Summit. While Western European nations criticised the Summit, certain Central European countries stood out as enthusiastic and committed supporters of democracy. The event will present a detailed analysis of the national … Continued
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