Democracy Pulse
Democracy Pulse breaks down the latest trends and data in democracy and human rights. The series is presented by the Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Center.
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Democracy Pulse: Promoting inclusive development on International Day of Ed.
A key aspect of fostering global development is ensuring that all people have access to quality educational opportunities. In honor of International Education Day being celebrated on January 24, Nina Dannaoui uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to highlight thirty years of global progress on ...
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Democracy Pulse: Examining Canada's democracy after Trudeau resignation
Justin Trudeau's recent resignation came amidst intensifying debates in Canada about a host of key policy issues. With elections set to be held this year, Will Mortenson examines the challenges ahead for Canada's new leadership.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 01/16/25
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Despite economic crisis, Ghana's democracy remains strong
John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress has won Ghana's election, and is set to return to the Presidency in 2024 after his first term from 2012-2017. As he prepares to address the country's economic crisis, James Storen examines trends in both Ghana's economic and political freedom.
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Democracy Pulse: Examining political freedom trends in the wake of US election
The recent election in the United States highlights the importance of safeguarding democratic institutions across the world. Will Mortenson breaks down recent trends in our political freedom subindex, which provides a look at democratic standards in 164 countries.
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Georgia’s disputed elections come at a crossroads of 30-year progress
Ruling party Georgian Dream was declared the winner of Georgia's October 26 Parliamentary elections, but international election observers reported voter intimidation and coercion. In the wake of this pivotal election, James Storen breaks down trends in Georgia's political and overall freedom in t...
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Sub-Saharan Africa shows promising improvement on women’s economic freedom
Celebrating International Day of Rural Women, Nina Dannaoui highlights the role women in rural areas play in creating economic prosperity in this edition of Democracy Pulse. Sub-Saharan Africa has seen impressive growth in women's economic freedom in the past 30 years, with Zimbabwe leading the w...
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Democracy Pulse: Indonesian protests indicate people’s commitment to democracy
Protests broke out after Parliament met to attempt to overturn a Constitutional Court ruling on election laws. James Storen breaks down Indonesia's trends in both rule of law and judicial independence and effectiveness in the latest episode of Democracy Pulse.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 09/06/24
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Democracy Pulse: India's elections as opportunity to reassert political freedoms
Indian voters are heading to the polls from April 19 to June 1, in what will be the largest election in history.
As Prime Minister Modi runs for another term, the rights of religious minorities and political opposition are called into question.The Atlantic Council's Freedom and Prosperity C...
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Democracy Pulse: Free press and political freedom
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated each year on May 3, is an important reminder that independent media is key to building informed and accountable societies.
The Atlantic Council’s Freedom and Prosperity Center tracks freedom across the globe, and a free press is a key component of political a... -
Democracy Pulse: Mexico elections' opportunity to strengthen checks and balances
Mexico has just elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its next president in a landslide victory, and she will take office on October 1. As she prepares to become the country's next leader, attention will focus on separation of powers and strengthening political freedom.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/11/24
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Democracy Pulse: Freedom continues falling in China and Russia
Both China and Russia have both hit lows in freedom according to the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes. For the first time in our data's 29 year history, Russia has fallen below China.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/28/24
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Democracy Pulse: America's 10 year decline in prosperity
Prosperity worldwide has struggled to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the US has experienced a prosperity decline for an entire decade. The US still remains in the highest category of prosperity in the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes, but is struggling to progress compared to other cou...
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Democracy Pulse: Global prosperity is in decline
After increases in the 1990s and 2000s, political freedom across the globe has been on the decline since 2013. Political rights and civil liberties have seen especially sharp drops in the past decade.
Freedom and Prosperity Center Deputy Director Nina Dannaoui breaks down the global freedom num... -
Democracy Pulse: Political freedom hits a 24-year low
After increases in the 1990s and 2000s, political freedom across the globe has been on the decline since 2013. Political rights and civil liberties have seen especially sharp drops in the past decade.
Freedom and Prosperity Center Deputy Director Nina Dannaoui breaks down the global freedom num... -
Democracy Pulse: Examining Rwanda’s state of democracy in light of election
As Paul Kagame prepares to be inaugurated for his fourth term on October 11, he extends a presidency that has lasted since 2000. Rwanda has increased significantly in prosperity, economic freedom, and rule of law under his tenure, but struggles in political freedom.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 08/09/24
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Democracy Pulse: World Humanitarian Day shows the need for security
As we honor aid workers and those they serve on World Humanitarian Day, it is important to consider the role security and civil liberties play in ensuring aid is safely delivered to those who need it. In the latest episode of "Democracy Pulse," Nina Dannaoui of the Freedom and Prosperity Center b...