The Next Test of Ukraine’s Democracy
On July 21, Ukrainians will go to the polls for the third time in five months to vote in snap…
Tunisia Needs a Local Approach to Preventing Viole...
Tunisia’s political instability and polarization has reached a critical juncture in the run-up to the autumn 2019 presidential and parliamentary…
IRI Event Recap: Insights from Moldovan Foreign Mi...
On Wednesday, June 19, the International Republican Institute hosted the new Moldovan Foreign Minister, Nicolae Popescu, for a conversation on…
Three Key Takeaways from Moldova’s Political Uphea...
In just seven days, Moldovans saw dramatic political change that once seemed impossible. Last Friday, all signs pointed to snap…
Tips from the Field: Raising MEL Capacity of IRI’s...
Last August, IRI’s Office of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OMEL) brought together 27 program staff members from both Washington D.C.…
Field Report: Guatemala’s June 16 General Election...
This Sunday, June 16, Guatemalans head to the polls to vote for every elected office in the country. During the…
Guatemala’s Election Muddle
On June 16, Guatemalan citizens will vote for president, 160 congressional representatives and 340 mayors. While candidates for all races…
Lessons for Algeria from Tunisia
In Algeria, mass demonstrations and a fierce youth movement have once again led to the downfall of a dictator and…
Yemen Cannot Wait for Peace to Pursue Decentraliza...
The future of Yemen depends upon the state’s ability to restore its legitimacy. Both the Houthis, a Zaydi Shiite revivalist…
After a Pivotal Year, What’s Next for Ethiopia?...
With the resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and the appointment of Abiy Ahmed in April of 2018, Ethiopia has embarked…
Women Mayors Make a Difference
Globally, women are making strides towards greater political participation. However, in many countries, women are vastly underrepresented in politics, specifically…
The International Democratic Union: Strengthening ...
The situation in Venezuela is at a critical juncture and the international community must reaffirm the resiliency and universality of…