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🗣️There are 1️⃣1️⃣ days left to apply for CDDRL's pre- & #postdoctoral fellowships, including the Gerhard Casper Fellow in Rule of Law.

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#AcademicJobs #Democracy #Development #DemocracyPromotion #RuleOfLaw #stanford
November 21, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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Japan stands firm in its commitment to peace and international law, highlighting decades of dedication to freedom and democracy in the face of global challenges.

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#US #CitizenPortal #DemocracyPromotion #InternationalLaw #HumanRights #JapanPeace
Japan, in right of reply, emphasizes peace-loving history and rule-of-law commitments
Japan exercised its right of reply to respond to remarks by Russia, stressing a post–World War II record of contributing to peace and prosperity and reiterating adherence to freedom, democracy and the U.N. Charter.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Out now! 💡
Given the new challenges to #DemocracyPromotion arising from the changed international context, demo­cracy promoters should consider taking the following actions ⤵️

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Sonja Grimm @uni-wuerzburg.de, Brigitte Weiffen @openuniversity.bsky.social & Karina Mross (IDOS)
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Just dropped a short piece on E-IR breaking down some highlights from my latest article in the Election Law Journal.

🧠 “Mimicking Democracy Promotion” – link in bio or here:

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#ElectionObservation#DemocracyPromotion #OSCE
Mimicking Democracy Promotion: How Parallel Observers Undermine OSCE Election Monitoring
Parallel election monitoring does not just compete with established missions – it mimics them, subtly rewriting the rules of legitimacy from within.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Perhaps the single most important broadcast in American history!

#edmurrow #democracy #democracypromotion

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEvE...
Murrow on McCarthy, no fear, 1954
YouTube video by pmw8000
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April 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Congress is sounding the alarm as the administration's drastic cuts to democracy and human rights funding threaten to undermine U.S. commitments globally.

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#US #DemocracyPromotion #USForeignAffairs #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability #HumanRights
Congress confronts Trump administration's cuts to democracy and human rights funding
Members of Congress demand accountability for cuts to democracy funding amid government silence.
citizenportal.ai
May 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Nigerian Bar Association invites EU, US Embassy, UK High Commission, Yiaga Africa & TMG to participate in election monitoring. #DemocracyPromotion https://fefd.link/1ecof
July 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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María Corina Machado's visit to Washington has sparked crucial discussions on democracy and human rights in Venezuela, with significant bipartisan support emerging.

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#US #BipartisanSupport #DemocracyPromotion #CitizenPortal #HumanRights #WashingtonVenezuela
María Corina Machado se reúne con legisladores en Washington; Cámara aprueba paquete de asignaciones con fondos para programas pro‑democracia y para Radio/TV Mí
María Corina Machado realizó una gira en Washington y se reunió con senadores bipartidistas; la cobertura señala además que la Cámara de Representantes aprobó un proyecto de asignaciones para 2026 que incluye fondos destinados a promover la democracia en Cuba y $30 millones para radio y televisión Martí.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7304178/María-Corina-Machado-se-reúne-con-legisladores-en-Washington-Cámara-aprueba-paquete-de-asignaciones-con-fondos-para-programas-prodemocracia-y-para-RadioTVMí?source=bluesky&loc=US
January 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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A refugee turned nominee shared a powerful story of resilience at the Senate hearing, pledging to strengthen U.S.-Austria relations and uphold democracy as ambassador to Estonia.

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#US #CitizenPortal #DemocracyPromotion #InternationalRelations #EconomicPartnerships
Trump nominee expresses gratitude and commitment as Estonia ambassador at Senate hearing
Nominee acknowledges journey from refugee to ambassador, prioritizing US-Austria relationship and democracy.
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June 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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U.S. lawmakers are pushing for urgent sanctions that could either topple Cuba's oppressive regime or ignite chaos in the streets.

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#EconomicReform #CitizenPortal #HumanitarianCrisis #DemocracyPromotion #CubaHumanRights
US lawmakers urged to enforce sanctions to destabilize Cuba's totalitarian regime
Cuba's regime faces potential collapse as U.S. sanctions could force democratic transition or violence.
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December 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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Council Member Grace Matsui announces her retirement while urging the community to stay engaged in democracy and local initiatives.

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Council member Grace Matsui to retire, urges community involvement in upcoming elections
Grace Matsui announces retirement, promotes community newsletters and democracy through the League of Women Voters.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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What shapes public support for political conditionality in Africa?
🔗 Read the open-access article: https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2026.2676291
#ForeignAid #PoliticalConditionality #Afrobarometer #DemocracyPromotion
Public support for political conditionality in Africa
The recent spate of coups d’état and other threats to democratisation in Africa has raised questions about the role international actors can play in addressing democratic backsliding. International...
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June 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM