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Freedom House analysts weigh in on the news of the day and threats to freedom and democracy.

A Worrying Setback for Freedom of Expression in Spain

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June 29, 2015

5 Actions the U.S. Should Take in Upcoming Dialogue with China

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June 19, 2015

5 Governance Challenges for Africa

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June 12, 2015

The Disturbing Truth behind Azerbaijan’s European Games

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June 11, 2015

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Suggested Questions for Congressional Hearing on Democracy in Asia

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June 10, 2015

The War Correspondent as an Endangered Species

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June 9, 2015

Indian Netizens Take Up the Fight for Internet Freedom

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June 8, 2015

Turkey’s Elections: What a Difference One Percent Makes

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June 3, 2016

‘Game Over’ for Democracy in Rwanda

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June 2, 2015

Switzerland and Malaysia: Gold Stars and Demerits in the Struggle for Democracy

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May 28, 2015

10 Positive Developments in Africa 2014-2015

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May 22, 2015

‘Humor Is a Very Serious Thing’

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May 21, 2015

Contest Winners: Images of Repression and Freedom 2015

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May 19, 2015

Countering Anti-LGBT Discrimination in Hostile Environments

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May 15, 2015

GCC Summit: Defending the Indefensible

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May 13, 2015

5 Practical Recommendations for U.S. Policy on Ethiopia

Perspectives

May 12, 2015

A Bright Side to South Africa’s Xenophobic Violence

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May 11, 2015

Weak States Do Not Always Mean Greater Press Freedom

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May 6, 2015

May Day Celebrations in Eurasia: A Tale of Protest & Suppression

Perspectives

May 4, 2015

Global Decline in Press Freedom Masks Regional Differences

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April 29, 2015

Ethiopia: The Election That Isn’t

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April 28, 2015

Crowdfunding Is Not a Panacea for Persecuted Organizations

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April 15, 2015

Ten Questions for 2016 U.S. Presidential Candidates

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April 9, 2015

An Interview with Ecuadorian Political Cartoonist ‘Bonil’

Perspectives

April 1, 2015

Experiment in Accountability: The Case of Senegal

Perspectives

March 26, 2015

5 Things to Know about the Nigerian Elections

Perspectives

March 25, 2015

Coups, Countercoups, and Journalism in Turkey

Perspectives

March 23, 2015

A Fading Opportunity to Protect Internet Freedom in Pakistan

Perspectives

March 13, 2015

Xi Jinping as ‘Authoritarian Reformer’

Perspectives

March 3, 2015

Ecuador’s Persecuted Cartoonist

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February 12, 2015

Four Years On, Egypt Has Pulled the Plug on a Digital Revolution

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February 9, 2015

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Suggested Questions for Congressional Hearings on Cuba Policy

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February 3, 2015

Freedom Isn’t Always Forever

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January 29, 2015

Freedom’s Biggest Gains and Losses in 2014

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January 28, 2015

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De las palabras a los hechos en México

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January 27, 2015

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Hong Kong’s Internet Freedom Under Threat

Perspectives

January 22, 2015

Democracy Is the Best Defense Against Terrorism

Perspectives

January 13, 2015

Crackdown on Online Media Reflects New Status Quo for Russia’s Internet Freedom

Perspectives

January 12, 2015

Terrorism Remains Rare in Democracies

Perspectives

January 9, 2015

The Forgotten Five: Autocratic Regimes That Avoid International Criticism

Perspectives

January 7, 2015

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