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NED remains committed to our mission of supporting freedom around the world. READ MORE THE LONG ARM OF THE STRONGMAN: HOW AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES USE SHARP POWER TO THREATEN DEMOCRACIES The article examines how authoritarian powers are exerting sharp power within democracies through media partnerships, the funding of university and think tank initiatives, new technologies, and commercial and financial relationships. READ MORE NED Grantee Provides Critical Information to Citizens of Central Europe Read how Polish-based Reporters Foundation defends the shrinking space of independent media in Central Europe and supports the integrity of investigative journalism against all odds. READ MORE NED Committed to Media Freedom Around the World We are proud to stand with grantees all around the world who are working to safeguard the right to freedom of information around the world. READ MORE NED Welcomes Spring 2021 Democracy Fellows The National Endowment for Democracy is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 cohorts of Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows and Hurford Youth Fellows. READ MORE WHO WE ARE THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries. LEARN MORE Where Ned Works CLICK ON A REGION TO EXPLORE GRANTS About the National Endowment for Democracy The Endowment is both a keystone of President Ronald Reagan’s legacy and a rare example of bipartisan cooperation and solidarity. Learn More Learn More About NED-Supported Activists Around the World Interested in working at NED? See all job openings 90 + # OF COUNTRIES WE WORK WITH EACH YEAR #NEDEvents May 26 "The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power, Politics, and..." 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Steven Feldstein discussed his new book, "The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power,... READ MORE May 21 "Honoring the Life and Legacy of Andrei Sakharov: A Centennial Celebration" 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Experts will participate in a centennial celebration of Andrei Sakharov with a discussion about the relevance... READ MORE VIEW ALL EVENTS Democracy Digest Feed Read National Endowment for Democracy’s Blog Democracy Digest on sabbatical February 11, 2021 Democracy Digest is on sabbatical for the near term. The post Democracy Digest on sabbatical appeare [...] How to build conditions for transition in Venezuela February 10, 2021 President Joe Biden and his advisors should build a framework of incentives designed to nudge a po [...] Has domestic turmoil weakened U.S. soft power abroad? February 10, 2021 U.S. credibility in advancing democracy and human rights worldwide was damaged by the violent insurr [...] Strengthen institutions to reinforce democratic resilience February 9, 2021 Expanding established State Department-funded National Endowment for Democracy (NED) fellowships and [...] Restricting kleptocracy, empowering civil society February 9, 2021 Starting with a decade on the ground in Afghanistan, Carnegie Endowment Senior Fellow Sarah Chayes h [...] Towards ‘extreme competition’: Mapping the contours of US-China relations February 9, 2021 The importance the Biden administration places on partnerships based on shared values will be shown [...] Advancing democracy? US credibility ‘took a hit’ February 9, 2021 America’s ability to champion democracy and human rights worldwide was damaged by the violent insurr [...] WHAT WE’RE UP TO LATEST NEWS May 27, 2021 Share Facebook twitter Email To Friend Disinformation Roundup: News from the International Forum A selection of recent resources from the International Forum for Democratic Studies on disinformation and other threats to the integrity of the information space. May 25, 2021 Share Facebook twitter Email To Friend Reputation Laundering in the University Sector of Open Societies:... An International Forum working paper on reputation laundering by kleptocrats in the university sector of open societies. May 19, 2021 Share Facebook twitter Email To Friend NED's New Look After a year of record-breaking grantmaking and a move to a new office, we are excited to introduce NED’s refreshed brand identity. May 12, 2021 Share Facebook twitter Email To Friend The Long Arm of the Strongman: How Authoritarian Regimes... Writing for Foreign Affairs, NED vice president for studies and analysis Christopher Walker and senior program officer Jessica Ludwig examine how authoritarian powers are exerting sharp power within democracies, and identify a full-spectrum... May 07, 2021 Share Facebook twitter Email To Friend Op-Ed: Nikkei Asia Carries Forum Analysis on Authoritarian... In a May 8 opinion piece for Nikkei Asia, Kevin Sheives and Ryan Arick identify four patterns in COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy from authoritarian governments. VIEW ALL POSTS Initiatives of the National Endowment for Democracy WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY A network of activists, practitioners, scholars, policy makers, and funders who work READ MORE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES The Forum strives to bridge the gap between academic research and the practice of democracy. 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