Despite efforts by the U.S. and EU diplomats to ease tensions and encourage a return to EU-facilitated dialogue, political differences and tensions remain high. Learn what IRI is doing to promote a shared vision of the future between Serbia and Kosovo: iri.org/news/building-…

In this month's BTP, Vladimir Milov discusses obstacles to a freer society in Putin's Russia. We’ll talk 'elections,' political opposition after Alexei Navalny’s murder, war in Ukraine, and how we can support political prisoners inside Russia. Listen here: iri.org/podcasts/

A Putinesque foreign agents law could “shift 🇺🇸 policy on 🇬🇪Georgia, including sanctions on those responsible for undermining 🇬🇪’s democratic development,” cuts to 🇺🇸 aid & visa bans. Signatories include ⁦International Republican Institute⁩ board’s ⁦Sen. Dan Sullivan⁩ ⁦Lindsey Graham⁩

IRI Europe Director Paul McCarthy on our latest Western Balkans Regional Poll. The full report and dashboard with all findings will be out soon. International Republican Institute Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR)

How do inclusion and open governance work together? #IRIOGPBootcamp participants met with ADFM Rabat to hear their experiences in promoting gender quality in open governance reforms. Open Gov Partnership

I've had a productive discussion with the president of International Republican Institute, Daniel Twining Daniel Twining 🇺🇦, and the vice president of IRI Patrick W. Quirk regarding the imperative efforts required to propel democracy, responsible governance, and human rights forward in the present landscape of

Given the potential benefits and drawbacks, it is critical for IRI's partners to understand GenAI, so that governments and civil society are prepared for current and future impacts. Learn what IRI is doing to understand and prepare for advances in AI. (iri.org/news/disruptin…

🇺🇸 needs an Africa strategy. The current approach has not worked: Violent extremism, state failure, malign foreign influence & military rule have spiked, creating security threats, reducing bilateral trade, and fueling mass migration. Our take:
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Today and May 8, voters in North Macedonia will head to the polls for their presidential and parliamentary elections. Here are 4 things you need to know. iri.org/news/election-…

IRI Southeastern Europe Democracy Summit: Unified Support for Western Balkan, Ukrainian Integration into Europe #SEEDEM2024 International Republican Institute European Commission
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In partnership with Institute of European Right, International Republican Institute held a timely forum in #Tallinn on European integration: “Europe's Boundaries: Enlargement in an Era of War and Alliances,” with participants from #Ukraine , #Moldova , #Armenia , and Nordic and Baltic countries. #BEIPTI

Despite authoritarian governments outnumbering liberal democracies, 1.8 billion voters have the chance to participate in the democratic process this year. Discover what IRI is doing to support democracy worldwide and our successes in 2023. iri.org/news/a-year-of…

ICYMI: Check out this piece in Foreign Policy by @IRIGlobal President Daniel Twining 🇺🇦 and Will Meeker on the need to support democratic governance in Africa. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/nig…

On #EarthDay and everyday, CEPPS and its core partners IFES, International Republican Institute, and National Democratic Institute support governments and local partners addressing conflicts, migration and other factors directly impacted by the changing climate.

Discover the intersection of PRC, Russian, and other authoritarian influence in 9 country case studies. IRI’s new report “The Authoritarian Nexus” delves deep into how these powers exploit weaknesses to further their agendas. iri.org/resources/the-…

Since the breakout of war, Sudan has been engulfed by fighting that has displaced millions and led to the deaths of thousands. Read about IRI’s efforts to empower political parties and key civil society organizations in our new blog: iri.org/news/peace-in-…

China, Russia, and other authoritarian actors use different means to the same ends: undermining other countries’ democratic development. IRI’s new report “The Authoritarian Nexus” illustrates this with 9 case studies: iri.org/resources/the-…