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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 2020: Dropping the Democratic Facade

Nations in Transit 2020 finds weakened institutions in Europe and Eurasia as politicians flout democratic norms 

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Freedom in the World 2021

New Report: The global decline in democracy has accelerated

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March 3, 2021

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香港:監禁民主擁護者象徵法治惡化

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December 4, 2020

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香港:监禁民主拥护者象征法治恶化

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December 4, 2020

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December 4, 2020

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United States: No More Excuses for Trump’s Election Claims

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December 3, 2020

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