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March 19, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo
What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Start-and-stop diplomacy continues against a backdrop of humanitarian disaster.

M23 rebels stand guard during a meeting at the Stade de l'Unite, after the town of Goma was taken by the M23 rebels, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 6, 2025.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

February 20, 2025

United States
Foreign Influence and Democratic Governance

Panelists discuss CFR’s recently released Council Special Report on foreign influence, democratic governance, and election interference. This meeting is part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project …

Play A "Vote today" sign is seen as rain comes down the evening of Election Day.
Virtual Event by Jessica Brandt, Norman L. Eisen, Audrye Wong, and Miles Kahler

February 7, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo
War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems. 

Armed soldiers stand in front of a packed crowd of civilians in front of a building in DRC.
Article by Stuart Reid and Mariel Ferragamo Africa Program

December 4, 2024

Democracy
Africa’s Democratic Momentum

Contrary to doomsayers, liberal democracy is building up a head of steam on the continent.

Young men prepare a banner of the presidential candidate of Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party, Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the elections on December 7, in Accra, Ghana on December 2, 2024.
Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

December 20, 2024

Elections and Voting
A Year of Elections and Democratic Challenges

Globally, more people than ever before voted in national elections in 2024. How did democracy fare?

A drone view shows people queue at the Hospital Hill township to vote during the South African elections, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Article by Diana Roy

June 27, 2024

Russia
Why the Russian Democratic Transition Failed

Could Russia have put itself on a steady course toward a consolidated democracy in the 1990s?  At the time, Russian leaders vowed that was their goal, and Western leaders offered their support. Yet B…

Article by Thomas Graham Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy

November 7, 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo
Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo

Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. 

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi waves as he arrives to be sworn in for a second term as a president during the inauguration ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20, 2024.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

October 23, 2024

Democracy
Foreign Influence and Democratic Governance

The rapidly changing landscape of foreign influence demands a new approach, argues Senior Fellow for Global Governance Miles Kahler. Countering malign influence from abroad will require a stronger de…

Voters and poll workers walking around voting booths.
Council Special Report by Miles Kahler Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy

June 4, 2024

Global
The Rise in LGBTQ+ Hate and Democratic Backsliding

Panelists discuss the global rise of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments and the intersection of the deterioration of LGBTQ+ rights and democratic backsliding. 

Play Silhouetted person waves rainbow pride flag.
Event by Graeme Reid, Ari Shaw, Maria Sjödin, and Nancy Yao

March 27, 2025

Asia
Already Collapsing in Asia, Democracy Could Be Wiped Out by the New World Order

Democracy in Asia is rapidly deteriorating—accelerated by waning international support and democratic backsliding even in the region’s most established systems.

Impeached South Korean president sits in a wood-paneled court room wearing a black suit and maroon tie.
Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound