Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026
Expanding Freedom and Democracy

Freedom Improved in the Middle East, but Authoritarian Repression Persists

March 23, 2023

China Commits to Another 5 Years of Xi Jinping’s Information Policies

March 22, 2023

The Second Summit for Democracy Can Be a Stage for Democratic Revival

March 16, 2023

Chinese Authorities Must Release “Blank Paper” Protesters and Allow Free Expression on COVID-19 Pandemic

March 10, 2023

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Democracy may be on the march again

March 9, 2023

NEW REPORT: Freedom in Africa Improved Slightly in 2022 but Challenges Persist

March 9, 2023

Reflecting on 50 Years of Freedom in the World

March 9, 2023

NEW REPORT: Freedom in the Middle East Improved Slightly in 2022

March 9, 2023

NEW REPORT: Freedom in Europe Presented a Mixed Picture in 2022

March 9, 2023

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