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Freedom in the World 2015: Freedom declines for ninth year

January 28, 2015

More aggressive tactics by authoritarian regimes and an upsurge in terrorist attacks contributed to a disturbing decline in global freedom in 2014.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas

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Why democracy support matters

September 17, 2014

President Obama's call to arms against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), like his response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, steps up U.S. efforts to curb major threats to U.S. interests. Does it also signal a greater commitment by Obama to stand up for democracy in the world? Probably not. But he should make democracy a priority.

Issues:

Democratic Governance, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Americas

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ISIS Deserves Worldwide Condemnation

August 20, 2014

The execution of James Foley is an extremely sobering reminder of the dangers faced by journalists determined to document the suffering of civilians and of the grave dangers to fundamental freedoms posed by ISIS.

Issues:

Human Rights Defense, Media Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

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