About Special Reports
Democratic Crisis in Hong Kong
Millions of people in Hong Kong are protesting democratic deterioration and rights violations, amid increasing police brutality and other violence against them.
Turkey’s Missile Diplomacy
Turkey's acquisition of an S-400 air defense system from Russia is a milestone in US-Turkey relations and should prompt swift sanctions from the United States.
Freedom and the Media 2019: A Downward Spiral
In democracies and authoritarian states alike, leaders intent on consolidating power are finding new ways to repress independent journalism, a report released today by Freedom House finds.
Kenya's Antiterrorism Strategy Should Prioritize Human Rights, Rule of Law
Freedom House conducted an online survey designed to explore the relationship between human rights and the rule of law and Kenya’s fight against terrorism.
Reform in Ethiopia: Turning Promise into Progress
Ethiopia has seen dramatic political changes this year, but significant challenges remain. The United States should seize this opportunity to support a genuine democratic transition in a pivotal country.
Democratic Backsliding in Tunisia: The Case for Renewed International Attention
Of all the Arab states that experienced popular uprisings and political upheaval in 2011, Tunisia alone navigated the crisis through civil debate, free elections, and constructive negotiations. But Tunisia remains far from consolidating its new democracy and is showing signs of backsliding.
Dealing with the New Turkey: Recommendations for US Policy after the Elections
The victory of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the June 2018 elections has cemented the long-term trend of democratic decline and authoritarian consolidation in Turkey. This consolidation has coincided with, and contributed to, a sharp divergence from Turkey’s traditional strategic alignment with the United States. This brief provides an overview of recent developments and looks at how U.S. foreign policy should respond to the “New Turkey.”
Far-right Extremism as a Threat to Ukrainian Democracy
Far-right extremism represents a threat to the democratic development of Ukrainian society. The brief provides an overview of the activities and influence of the far right, differentiating between groups that express radical ideas but by and large operate within a democratic framework and extremist groups, which resort to violence to influence society.
Far-right Extremism as a Threat to Ukrainian Democracy Ukrainian Translation
Ультраправий екстремізм несе загрозу демократичному розвитку українського суспільства. У цьому тексті викладений огляд діяльності та впливу ультраправих, зважаючи на різницю між групами, що висловлюють радикальні ідеї, проте більшою чи меншою мірою діють в рамках демократичної системи, та екстремістськими групами, які вдаються до насильства для впливу на суспільство