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Remembering Oswaldo Payá: The Legacy of a Cuban Vi...
Oswaldo Payá was a father, political activist and one of the first outspoken opposition members in Cuba. Founder of the Christian…
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Oswaldo Payá was a father, political activist and one of the first outspoken opposition members in Cuba. Founder of the Christian…
On July 18th, the International Republican Institute (IRI) joined the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, proclaimed by the…
As Afghanistan grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taliban has sought to both exert control through violent…
Colombian democracy has made remarkable strides in recent years – overcoming a legacy of tackling endemic corruption, domestic terrorism and…
Tight Election Race Fails to Thrill North Macedonia’s Voters Balkan Insight By Sinisa Jakov Marusic Ruling and opposition parties are…
Despite lacking the resources of wealthier, more powerful neighbors, Tunisia has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and start…
With nearly 80 percent voter turnout, Turkey’s citizens are clearly committed to participating in the electoral process. However, these same…
In May, Burundi held its first competitive presidential election since the country’s 1993 civil war, prompting hopes for a more…
On July 2, 2020, the world lost a lifelong champion of human dignity and political freedom in Lorne W. Craner.…
Just over a year ago, Hong Kongers took to the streets to hold Beijing to its commitments under the “one…
Washington, D.C. – The International Republican Institute (IRI) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of IRI’s longest-serving president, Lorne…
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia— On June 24, Mongolians cast their ballots to elect 76 members of its national parliament, the State Great Khural.…