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Shadows of the Past: How Soviet Inferiority Narratives Hinder Democracy in Moldova and Ukraine
Post-Soviet countries like Ukraine and Moldova are deeply influenced by inferiority narratives — pervasive beliefs of national inadequacy rooted in Soviet-era legacies. This article examines how these narratives shape...
IDC Theme of the Month
From Backsliding to Breakthrough: Civil Society as Democracy's Last Line of Defence
Democracy does not vanish overnight; instead, it erodes step by step. Authoritarianism grows in the cracks, but so does civic resistance. Around the world, civil society is proving that when democratic institutions weaken,...
QUEZON CITY
LOCAL SNAPSHOT: Mayor Joy Belmonte
'Changes Depend on the Smallest Level of Government'
SAN FRANCISCO
COLUMN: The Antichrist Is No Peter Thiel
The tech billionaire is talking about the Antichrist. Now the Antichrist talks back
KATHMANDU
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: The Next Challenge for Nepal's Gen Z
2 Days to Topple a Government. 6 Months Til Election.
Youth Bridges Europe 2025
Voices of Resilience: What Bosnia and Herzegovina's Past Teaches...
We commenced our Youth Bridges Europe 2025 journey from 1-6 October in the beautiful and welcoming country of...
BANGKOK
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: Previewing the Asia Democratic Assembly
At a Critical Juncture, Meeting November 1-3 in Thailand
JAKARTA
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: No Hear, No Action
Protests in Cities Draw Little Response From Indonesian Government
Democracy Camp 2025
Beyond the Ballot: How Digital Tools Power Youth Participation
When digital tools are used right, they can open new doors for young people to effectively participate in...
GABORONE
AWARDS: Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy Wins at International...
Forum Wins for Civic Engagement; Sri Lanka, Somaliland, and the Philippines Take Home Top Awards
KADUNA STATE
SNAPSHOT: Kaduna State Executive Governor Dr. Uba Sani
An Activist Turned Governor on Partnership—and a New Transparency Portal
SACRAMENTO
COLUMN: Both Sides of This Campaign Tell the Same 2 Lies
Why the Yes and No Campaigns on California's Prop 50 Both Deserve to Lose