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What Is the Future for Global Cooperation on Democracy?

The first Summit for Democracy succeeded in bringing democratic governments together to discuss a range of issues. But to achieve more effective democratic coordination, the process should move away from its intergovernmental nature and involve more civil society actors.

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By Richard Youngs
Published on Mar 13, 2023

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Richard Youngs
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Richard Youngs
DemocracyAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaUnited StatesSoutheast AsiaEastern EuropeWestern EuropeIran

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