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.
Freedom in the World
Explore the latest edition of Freedom in the World 2024: The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict to learn more about the latest global trends.
Nations in Transit
Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democratic governance in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia. For all 29 countries featured in Nations in Transit, Freedom House—along with a network of outside analysts and advisers—provides numerical ratings in seven categories that broadly represent the institutional underpinnings of liberal democracy.
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Freedom House in the Media:
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Learn more about the new Task Force on US Strategy to Support Democracy and Counter Authoritarianism.
News & Perspectives:
NEW REPORT: Freedom in Africa Improved Slightly in 2022 but Challenges Persist
Press release
March 9, 2023
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