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Democracies in Decline

In every region of the world, democracy is under attack by populist leaders and groups that reject pluralism and demand unchecked power to advance the particular interests of their supporters, usually at the expense of minorities and other perceived foes.

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Nations in Transit 2021: Dropping the Democratic Facade

Nations in Transit 2021 finds that attacks on democratic institutions are spreading faster than ever in Europe and Eurasia, and coalescing into a challenge to democracy itself.

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NEW REPORT: Regional Autocrats Exploiting Instability, Expanding Power from Central Europe to Central Asia

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April 20, 2022

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Ukraine: Freedom House Condemns Moscow’s Escalation of Attack on Ukraine and Targeting of Civilians

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March 3, 2022

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Fighting for Democracy in Exile: My Story as a Nicaraguan Activist

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March 2, 2022

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NEW REPORT: Authoritarian Rule Challenging Democracy as Dominant Global Model

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February 24, 2022

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As National Divisions Deepen, Americans Must Choose Democracy

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January 6, 2022

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December 2, 2021

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