Kazakh Leader Comes Closer to becoming 'President for Life'
Fresh off completing its year as Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)'s 'Chair-In-Office', Kazakhstan’s two-chamber parliament recently approved a referendum for a general vote...
View ArticleElections Do Not Make a Democracy
Over the past 25 years, we have seen an increase in the number of countries holding elections. Going through the exercise, however, does not mean the will of the people is being reflected or that...
View ArticlePopular Protests Might Pave Way for Women’s Rights in Yemen
The protests that have swept across the Middle East and North Africa are creating an opening for political dialogue, which could potentially benefit women by resulting in reforms that increase gender...
View ArticlePanel on Iran's Electoral System
On March 30, IFES released Duality by Design: The Iranian Electoral System, a comprehensive overview of elections in Iran. The author, an elections scholar, and an Iran expert participated on a panel...
View ArticleHaiti’s Much Improved Second Round of Elections
On March 20, Haiti held the second round of presidential and legislative elections following the close and controversial first-round presidential vote in November. As part of its technical assistance...
View ArticleDirty Money in Politics: How El Padrino’s Contributions Affect Security in...
Lack of security is one of the most serious problems facing Latin America. Experts and pundits have assessed the issue and recommended many ways of improving safety in the region.
View ArticleWhat Made Nigeria’s 2011 Elections So Effective
This past April, Nigeria received accolades from national and international observers for the implementation of its national elections.
View ArticleAlbania’s Momentous Mayoral Election
The mayoral race for the city of Tirana is one of the most important electoral races in Albania. In addition to serving as chief executive of the largest city in the country, the mayor also wields...
View ArticleA Conversation with General Lamine Cissé
As Africa continues to move away from military and dictatorial rule, also known as “the strong man syndrome,” electoral competition in the various African countries will continue to present serious...
View ArticleRoad to Reform in the Middle East and North Africa
Sparked by Tunisia’s recent uprising, waves of protest for democratic change have spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa.Please join the Transatlantic Policy Network and IFES for a...
View ArticleAssessing Pakistan’s Founding Promise
Washington Post Foreign Correspondent Pamela Constable and IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney talk about Constable’s new book on Pakistan and where the country stands on its mission to be a Muslim...
View ArticleSouth Sudan's Journey to Independence
South Sudan joyously celebrated its independence from Sudan on July 9.
View ArticleDemocracy in Russia: Inching Toward Progress?
On the 20th anniversary of the failed coup in Russia, Irina Zaslavskaya, Program Officer in IFES’s Europe and Asia division and a native of St. Petersburg, shares her thoughts with us.
View ArticleStepping Stones for Democracy
Democracy benefits day to day life in many ways. Among others, it promotes equality, freedom of expression, and entrepreneurship. Watch this video to learn more about why democracy matters and what you...
View Article2011 IFES Democracy Awards Dinner -- Sen. Patrick Leahy
Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont accepts the 2011 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from IFES on Sept. 15.
View Article2011 IFES Democracy Awards Dinner -- Judge Johann Kriegler
Judge Johann Kriegler of South Africa accepts the 2011 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from IFES on Sept. 15.
View ArticleDemocracy: A Tribute to Charles T. Manatt
Charles T. Manatt (1936-2011), Chairman of IFES’ Board of Directors from 1993 to 1999 and Chairman Emeritus thereafter, was an early supporter of the democracy building movement and instrumental in the...
View ArticleIFES 2011 Democracy Awards Dinner
IFES' 2011 Democracy Awards Dinner was held on 15 September in Washington, D.C. The event was attended by current and former members of Congress, foreign dignitaries and international development...
View ArticleKyrgyzstan's Upcoming Election
Anthony Bowyer, IFES Program Manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia, tells us why all eyes are once again on Kyrgyzstan as it heads toward general elections on October 30.
View ArticleICC's Investigation into Post-Election Violence in Cote d'Ivoire
Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court authorized an investigation into the alleged abuses committed following the November 2010 presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire. Almami Cyllah,...
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