Venezuela’s Ride to Nowhere
Imagine an attractive, but unmarked bus pulling up to a street corner and the driver imploring pedestrians to come aboard…
El Nuevo Sistema de Justicia Penal en México: La E...
El Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI) ha impulsado en México un proceso de difusión de la reforma al Sistema de Justicia…
WDN Welcomes its Newest and Largest Chapter...
This month we launched the Women’s Democracy Network’s (WDN) largest chapter. The induction of Zhenskaya Demokratichyskaya Set (ZDS) into WDN…
Peru Post Election Snapshot
Why it mattered? Peruvians were forced to closely consider their past in this run-off election as they decided between Pedro…
What Kind of Local Government Do We Want in Tunisi...
On January 14, Tunisia celebrated the fifth anniversary of its 2011 revolution, an event that sparked a regional wave of…
The Promise of Tunisia’s Democratic State...
Two interesting developments occurred in Tunisia last month that inspire confidence in its young but promising democracy. First, the elected…
Reagan and the National Endowment for Democracy...
As we remember President Ronald Reagan’s Westminster Speech on its 34th anniversary, IRI took a moment to honor the address…
India’s Improbable Democracy: An Inspiration for A...
Welcome to Washington, Prime Minister Modi. Today Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a joint session of Congress. This speech,…
June 8, 1982: A Call for Democracy
June 8 marks the 34th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s historic address to the British Parliament. While many remember his…
Jordanian Citizens Take Own Initiative with Grassr...
In Greater Jerash municipality, a public park named Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar Park had fallen into disuse over the years. Many citizens…
Improved Street Lighting: A Bright Idea for Jordan...
Beginning in January, IRI has partnered with seven Jordanian municipalities to improve street lighting. The impetus was twofold: First, the…
Are you an M&E-splainer? Here’s Why you Shou...
If you work in international development, chances are you’ve been there – in a meeting, on a call, or over…