Global Democracy in Decline: V-Dem Report Shows More Dictatorships Than Democracies for First Time Since 2002

What Happens When Democracy Falters? Lessons from The Global Majority

Global academic freedom declines in 50 countries over the past decade, study finds

Some countries have seen a stark decline in academic freedom over the past decade

From Economic Crisis to Democratic Backsliding: Evidence from Thailand, Argentina, the United States, and Greece

Please cite as: Kalaitzidis, Akis. (2026). “From Economic Crisis to Democratic Backsliding: Evidence from Thailand, Argentina, the United St

Democratic Erosion Report

Democracies do not usually collapse abruptly; they erode due to the gradual weakening of democratic norms, guardrails, and institutions.

Supporting freedom, combating anti-US regimes: A democracy assistance agenda for 2026-2028

This report is the culminating publication of the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "The future of democracy assistance" series, which analyze

A New American Grand Strategy for the 21st Century

With global democracy threatened by China, Russia, and their fellow autocrats, how can America help secure a democratic future? The world’s