Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned how ...

Now more than ever, as democracy and human rights face growing threats around the world and in our own country, the work of independent election observers is critical. Those of us who worked with ...

The ultra-rich pose a threat to our democratic institutions—and the problem will deepen if extreme wealth is left unchecked.

a terrible year for incumbents and a troublesome year for democracy around the world.” One message sent by voters in 2024: They’re fed up. University of Manchester political scientist Rob Ford ...

In both rich and poor democracies around the world, more than 80% saw the incumbent party lose seats or vote share from the last election, according to an analysis by ABC News’ 538. The 538 ...

Democracies around the world grapple with concerns over election interference, outdated technology and voter disenfranchisement. The call for robust systems that ensure accuracy, privacy and ...

We’ve studied democratic erosion in countries around the world, and our research has found that the most important bulwark against an elected leader undermining democracy doesn’t come from opposition ...