Democracy, Conflict, and Governance
Democracy, Conflict, and Governance
About the Program
The Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program is a leading source of independent policy research, writing, and outreach on global democracy, conflict, and governance. It analyzes and seeks to improve international efforts to reduce democratic backsliding, mitigate conflict and violence, overcome political polarization, promote gender equality, and advance pro-democratic uses of new technologies.
Program experts
Saskia Brechenmacher
Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Thomas Carothers
Harvey V. Fineberg Chair for Democracy Studies; Director, Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program
Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar
President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Steven Feldstein
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Francis Fukuyama
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Erica Gaston
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Brittany Gleixner-Hayat
Visiting Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Rachel Kleinfeld
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Beatriz Magaloni
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Jennifer McCoy
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Matthew T. Page
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Ashley Quarcoo
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Mara Revkin
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Oliver Stuenkel
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Milan Vaishnav
Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program
Jodi Vittori
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Richard Youngs
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Latest work
U.S. Democracy Under Pressure
In recent years, multiple international indices have downgraded U.S. democracy. Polarization, accusations of voting irregularities, political violence, and other negative trends are having a corrosive influence on the state of U.S. democracy and leaders’ ability to govern, address domestic problems, and craft stable policies. This project brings together the work of scholars across the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who analyze the problems afflicting U.S. democracy based on comparative perspectives and offer insights that can strengthen U.S. governing institutions and society.
U.S. Democracy Under Pressure
In recent years, multiple international indices have downgraded U.S. democracy. Polarization, accusations of voting irregularities, political violence, and other negative trends are having a corrosive influence on the state of U.S. democracy and leaders’ ability to govern, address domestic problems, and craft stable policies. This project brings together the work of scholars across the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who analyze the problems afflicting U.S. democracy based on comparative perspectives and offer insights that can strengthen U.S. governing institutions and society.
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1759 Results
· June 26, 2024
· June 5, 2024
· May 2, 2024· June 26, 2024· June 5, 2024· May 2, 2024
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Corruption and Other Governance Risks
To protect their assets for the long term, some countries invest resources and wealth into sovereign wealth funds, which manage a diversified portfolio. But without adequate transparency requirements, these vehicles can be ripe for corruption and other governance risks.
- Jodi Vittori,
- Lakshmi Kumar
A Call to Defend Democracy: Reviving Democracy Support Under the EU’s Incoming Leadership
In the next institutional term, EU leaders must rejuvenate and prioritize democracy support policies.
Threats, Stalking and Harassment is the New Normal for Many Public Officials
More than 40% of state legislators have been victims of threats or attacks since 2020, according to a recent survey. Death threats, stalking and relentless harassment of public officials working across local, state and federal government has becoming increasingly common.
Beyond the Copenhagen Criteria: Rethinking the Political Conditions of EU Accession
As the EU accelerates the process of adding new member states, it also needs to rethink the relationship between enlargement and democracy. The union should develop a “Copenhagen plus” approach to encourage more comprehensive democratic reforms in candidate countries.
- Elene Panchulidze,
- Richard Youngs
A Democracy Shield for Europe?
In one of the most striking campaign pledges so far, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has announced that she will create a European Democracy Shield if she is re-appointed after the EU elections in June.
What Strategies Work to Advance Women’s Political Power?
June 13, 2024
Globally, women remain systematically underrepresented in politics. But are current interventions to promote women’s political empowerment still fit for purpose?
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- Regina Waugh,
- Saskia Brechenmacher,
- Katherine Mann,
- Kristina Wilfore,
- Francesca Nyakora
The Cost of the Gulf’s Booming Business in Africa
Late last year, over 50 African leaders gathered in Riyadh for the first ever Saudi-Africa summit. Their objective? To wangle a slice of the $40 billion Saudi Arabia plans to invest in Africa.
Defending Civic Space in the United States: Lessons Learned Around the World
In a context of democratic erosion, U.S. civil society organizations face a widening array of legal, political, and security threats. They can learn from the experiences of civic activists in backsliding democracies around the world.
· May 9, 2024
Thieves Are Using a Popular App to Sell Stolen Mail
Encryption and other security features have allowed those in countries with restrictions on free speech to communicate on the platform without fear of being exposed.
Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
By removing cloud technology firm Abr Arvan from its sanctions list, the EU has set a concerning—and puzzling—precedent.
- Mahsa Alimardani
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Corruption and Other Governance Risks
- Jodi Vittori,
- Lakshmi Kumar
Beyond the Copenhagen Criteria: Rethinking the Political Conditions of EU Accession
- Elene Panchulidze,
- Richard Youngs
What Strategies Work to Advance Women’s Political Power?
June 13, 2024
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- Regina Waugh,
- Saskia Brechenmacher,
- Katherine Mann,
- Kristina Wilfore,
- Francesca Nyakora
Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
- Mahsa Alimardani
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