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Promoting U.S. Leadership

Freedom House believes that the United States has an essential part to play in the global struggle for liberty. The US has a unique capacity and a moral obligation to cultivate alliances with free nations and lend support to democracy advocates in authoritarian or transitional settings. As the world’s most influential democracy, the US has an essential part to play in the global struggle for liberty. Doing so ultimately protects the freedom, security, and prosperity of Americans by promoting stable democratic governance, preventing armed conflicts and failed states, and ensuring an international order based on human rights and the rule of law.

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US Strategy to Support Democracy

Learn more about the Task Force on US Strategy to Support Democracy and Counter Authoritarianism.

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Principles for Safeguarding US Democracy

The United States has a unique capacity and a moral obligation to cultivate alliances with free nations and lend support to democracy advocates in authoritarian or transitional settings.

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The Democracy Project

Even as Americans remain committed to the ideals of democracy, a majority see democracy in the US as weak and getting weaker, found a survey commissioned by Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the Penn Biden Center. 

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Policy Recommendations: Strengthening Democracy

Democracies should work to support their core principles at home and around the world. 

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Freedom in the World 2020: United States Country Report

The United States is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2020.

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Freedom on the Net 2020: United States Country Report

The United States is rated Free in Freedom on the Net 2020. 

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The Bush Institute, Freedom House, and McCain Institute Coordinate Declaration of Democratic Principles Calling on Democratic Governments to Act

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March 27, 2023

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Freedom House Affirms Ukraine’s Sovereignty, Right to Liberty on the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

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February 24, 2023

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Freedom House Announces Marian Currinder as New Director for US Democracy

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January 19, 2023

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United States: January 6 Anniversary Highlights Democracy’s Resilience and Fragility

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January 5, 2023

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Americans Willing to Stand Up for Human Rights and Freedom of Others: Most Believe U.S. Should Support Ukraine and Activists in Iran

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November 16, 2022

Maidan Nezalezhnosti Independence Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine

Freedom House Honors Ukrainian Independence, Calls on International Community to Stand against Kremlin Aggression

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August 24, 2022

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The troubling question haunting US foreign policy opens in new tab

August 19, 2022

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August 11, 2022

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Pelosi says Taiwan trip 'worth it,' calls Xi 'a scared bully' opens in new tab

August 9, 2022

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