Policy Recommendations

A growing disregard for the conditions that form the foundations of democracy—including respect for the rights of minorities and migrants, space for critical dissent, and commitment to the rule of law—threatens to destabilize the democratic order. These and many other issues pose a threat to democracy around the world.

Freedom House Policy Recommendations

Strengthening Democracy

Democracies should work to support their core principles at home and around the world. Neglecting to tie democratic principles to foreign policy leaves democracies vulnerable to interference from authoritarian regimes.

Internet Freedom

The future of privacy, free expression, and democratic governance rests on the decisions we make today. Explore Freedom House's recommendations on internet freedom, election integrity, and preventing abusive social media surveillance.

Democratic Governance in Europe and Eurasia

To counter the democratic breakdown recorded by the Nations in Transit report, democracies, especially the United States and European Union member states, should work to protect democratic values and human rights.

Democracy in Pandemic

Freedom House calls on governments, civil society organizations, and donors to protect political rights and civil liberties during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

Combatting Corruption & Kleptocracy

The rise of modern authoritarianism has been accompanied by an expansion in corruption and kleptocracy, posing a significant threat to democracy around the world.

China's Global Influence

The Chinese government’s efforts to tighten control at home and expand authoritarian tactics abroad present a threat to global democracy.

Rally in support of Ukraine in Times Square following the Russian invasion of Ukraine

NEW: Recommendations from Nations in Transit

If the international democratic community is to stem the spread of authoritarianism and defend and strengthen fundamental freedoms, like-minded leaders must seize this pivotal moment to undertake creative, multilateral, and sustained policy solutions in the face of extraordinary challenges. Read more from the 2022 edition of Nations in Transit.

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People gather in Myanmar to protest the February 1, 2021 military coup. (Image credit: Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Featured Recommendations: Nurturing Global Democracy

Global democracy has receded under pressure from authoritarian forces over the past 16 years. To help turn the tide, democratic governments and the private sector should cultivate opportunities for progress, hold dictators to account for corruption and rights abuses, and strengthen democratic institutions at home.

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In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties. Illustration by Mitch Blunt

Featured Recommendations: Protecting Internet Freedom

Global internet freedom declined for the 11th consecutive year in 2021. See what policymakers, companies, and civil society can do to help.

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ANALYSIS: Transnational Repression

Freedom House policy recommendations on combatting transnational repression are intended to constrain the ability of states to commit individual acts of transnational repression and to increase accountability for perpetrators.

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