Program
Global Order and Institutions
Democracy and World Order

The global democratic recession and the rise of authoritarian populism have reduced domestic support in many nations for international organizations and law. In collaboration with other Carnegie experts, we will examine the linkage between these phenomena and strategies to strengthen democratic support for—and democratic accountability of—multilateral institutions.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: An Unfinished Revolution

The best way for the world to commemorate this anniversary is to adapt the document to the next century of challenges.

· December 7, 2023
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Molding a More Effective UN Human Rights Council
May 17, 2023

Please join us for a conversation with Michèle Taylor, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, and Sarah Yager, Washington Director at Human Rights Watch. Carnegie Senior Fellow Stewart Patrick, Director of the Global Order and Institutions Program, will moderate the discussion.

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Autocracy Versus Democracy After the Ukraine Invasion: Mapping a Middle Way

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will sharpen the divide between democracies and autocracies, but also lead to more realpolitik strategic balancing. A key question is what kind of coordination emerges between democracies.

· July 20, 2022
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European Democracy Support Annual Review 2021

In 2021, the EU and members states put in place new policies and processes aimed at supporting democracy. This Annual Review summarizes how and where Europe is directing these funds, and what are the impacts.

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· January 24, 2022
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How Middle-Power Democracies Can Help Renovate Global Democracy Support

Middle-power democracies should not tread water while waiting for the United States to address its own democratic crisis. They must help revamp global democracy support using their comparative strengths.