A new study led by Stanford Medicine that a better way to measure the role of democracy in public health is to examine the causes of adult mortality.
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The Third Wave of Autocratization is Here
More democracies than ever before are in decline amounting to a third wave of autocratization according new scientific study by V-Dem researchers.
Democracy Fosters Economic Growth, Study Finds
A new study co-authored by an MIT economist shows that when it comes to growth, democracy significantly increases development.
Using the Blockchain Ecosystem To Fight Against Authoritarianism
Asia Pacific Conservative Union (APCU) has launched the Liberty Ecosystem, a block chain based network designed to fight authoritarianism.
4 New Tools to Use for Data in World Democracy Visualizations
V-Dem Institute is releasing four new tools, making it possible to create even more comprehensive and nuanced charts for both beginners and advanced users.
Hala Al-Dosari selected as Washington Post’s first Jamal Khashoggi Fellow
Hala Al-Dosari, Saudi academic and researcher, selected as 1st “Washington Post” Jamal Khashoggi Fellow named after Saudi journalist murdered on 02 October.
More Women Winning Seats in World Parliaments
More women around the world are winning seats in their national parliaments, the best gains being made in countries that have well-designed quota systems.
International Women’s Day Spotlight is on Victims, Activists, Heroes
International Women’s Day puts spotlight on women’s social, economic, cultural and political successes worldwide while also calling for gender equality.
How Much Does Your Government Spy on You?
In a first step towards ranking governments that potentially snoop on their own citizens, questions has been asked to measure countries’ privacy safeguards.
Cities Worldwide Experimenting With Direct Democracy
Over the last decade, many national governments have looked trapped. One factor was the austerity that followed the financial crisis.