Authoritarianism Archives

China’s Dystopian “New IP” Plan Shows Need for Renewed US Commitment to Internet Governance

by Mark Montgomery and Theo Lebryk

Apr 13th, 2021

Corruption Is a National Security Threat. The CROOK Act Is a Smart Way to Fight It.

by Senator Roger F. Wicker and Senator Ben Cardin

Mar 23rd, 2021

The Fight Against Kleptocracy Should Look Beyond the West

by Eguiar Lizundia

Mar 22nd, 2021

The Noxious Nexus of Money and Politics Takes Another Turn in Central and Southeastern Europe

by Richard Kraemer and Albin Sybera

Mar 18th, 2021

In India, US Defense Secretary Austin Must Not Overlook Its Democratic Decline

by Allie Funk and Amy Slipowitz

Mar 16th, 2021

In Haiti’s Political Crisis, US Should Support Democracy and Human Rights

by Pierre Espérance and Rosy Auguste Ducéna

Mar 11th, 2021

If the US Wants to Push Back on Authoritarian Agendas at the UN, Get Counterterrorism Right

by Chris Rogers and Jordan Street

Feb 1st, 2021

The American Insurrection Was a Gain for Dictators, and a Loss for Zimbabweans

by Themba Mzingwane

Jan 21st, 2021

On Biden’s Planned Summit: Humility, Not Hubris, Can Save Democracy

by Tracey Gurd

Jan 20th, 2021

US Human Rights Policy: How to Really Build Back Better

by Francisco Bencosme and Sarah Margon

Jan 19th, 2021

Ousted Autocratic Presidents and Their Backers in the Legislative Branch

by Viola Gienger

Jan 15th, 2021

A New Assault on a Democratic Citadel in Turkey, Too

by Ayşe Candan Kirişci and Kemal Kirişci

Jan 14th, 2021

Ugandan Human Rights Lawyer Fights Charges on Eve of Presidential Election

by Noah Novogrodsky and Adam Severson

Jan 6th, 2021

Serbia’s Delicate Dance with the EU and China

by Leon Hartwell and Stefan Vladisavljev

Dec 22nd, 2020

As China Promotes Authoritarian Model, the Resilience of Its Democratic Targets is Key

by Caitlin Dearing Scott and Adam George

Dec 18th, 2020

Pandemic Consequences: The Acceleration of Confrontational Politics

by Thomas Carothers and Benjamin Press

Dec 17th, 2020

Polish Government’s Attacks on Rule of Law Violate Not Only EU Norms but International Law

by Marta Achler

Dec 11th, 2020

The UDHR, Digital Authoritarianism, and Human Rights after Trump

by Katie Porter and David Kaye

Dec 10th, 2020

Biden’s Global Priority No. 1: Turn the Authoritarian Tide

by Larry Attree

Dec 8th, 2020

Cambodian Rights Activist and 55 Others Face Trial as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies

by Kevin Osborne and Ali Baiardo

Nov 25th, 2020

How to Fight Truth Decay: Protect the Truth Tellers

by Can Yeginsu

Nov 23rd, 2020

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda at 20: Setbacks, Progress, and the Way Forward

by Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Kathleen Kuehnast

Oct 30th, 2020

On El Salvador’s 1981 El Mozote Massacre, President Bukele Sides With Impunity

by Naomi Roht-Arriaza

Oct 28th, 2020

We the People: Lessons from Africa for Defeating Authoritarianism in 2020 U.S. Election

by Kyle Murphy

Oct 19th, 2020

Amnesty International Calls for India to Lift Account Freeze to Resume Vital Human Rights Work

by Joanne Lin

Oct 10th, 2020

Don’t Believe Trump’s Latest Con: The Strongman

by Teri Kanefield

Sep 29th, 2020

Ethiopian Democracy Veers Off Track: What’s at Stake

by Seenaa Jimjimo

Sep 28th, 2020

Justifying Absolute Political Control over DOJ, Barr Promotes Myth of Unaccountable Career Prosecutor

by Edgar Chen

Sep 21st, 2020

How the US and the EU Can Support Belarus Amid Its Historic Protests

by Tatyana Margolin

Aug 20th, 2020

Political Attacks on Eastern Europe Watchdogs Compound Threats to Democracy

by Jeff Cirillo

Aug 14th, 2020

I Resigned from U.S. Government After My Own Leaders Began to Act Like the Autocrats I Analyzed