Russia
May 1, 2015
Authoritarians Online: Cyber Surveillance and Media Freedom
The suspicion that "the walls have ears" has a chilling effect on journalists. This is a key finding of a new report, “Watchdogs under Watch: Media in the Age of...
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The Illiberal Surge and the Changing World Order
An array of powerful, illiberal forces has built momentum in recent years that is increasingly challenging democratic norms and the international order. This illiberal surge seemingly has caught established democracies around...
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The Export of Russia’s “Foreign Agent” Law
On March 10, 2015, a Kyrgyz parliamentary committee approved a draft law with grave implications for civil society. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL), the proposed legislation seeks...
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Muddying the Waters: How Authoritarians Erode Election Observation Standards
A fundamental tenet of democratic governance is the norm that government authority stems from the will of the people as expressed through free and fair elections, and, over time, norms...
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