The Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa told attendees at the Athens Democracy Forum that holding fast to “truth” was critical in restoring democracy.
Author: CELESTINE BOHLEN
Athens Democracy Forum: Seeking the Road to Peace in the Middle East
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum discussed the widening conflict and the challenge of getting the warring parties to a consensus.
Athens Democracy Forum: Can Money Help Save Democracy?
Experts on a panel in Athens last week debated how a growth in organizations aimed at countering a rise in autocracies could help turn the tide.
Moldova’s Pro-Europe Leader Tries to Thwart Russia’s Influence
Maia Sandu, president of the former Soviet republic, remains popular in a deeply divided nation as Vladimir V. Putin continues to apply pressure.
A New Figure Emerges to Shake Up Georgia’s Status Quo
With the country’s politics ‘on hold’ during Russia’s war on Ukraine, Anna Dolidze is awaiting her turn to lead on grass roots issues.
Yascha Mounk on What Democracy Needs to Survive
The author and educator explains that making diverse democracies work is difficult and offers suggestions on how they can succeed.
Scandinavia Offers Hints for Achieving Successful Democracies
Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark consistently rate highly on scales assessing democratic health, but it’s not easy to replicate their systems.
With Ukraine War, Europe’s Democratic Project Takes on New Urgency
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum said Putin’s invasion has provided a striking example of the importance and power of the democratic idea.
The Nun Reshaping the Role of Women Inside the Vatican
Sister Nathalie Becquart will play a prominent role at the Synod of Bishops next year as Pope Francis tries to encourage new voices in the hierarchy.
In Moscow’s Technological Advances, a ‘Double-Edged Sword’
The latest example is Face Pay, which replaces a Metro card with facial recognition. It may be advanced, but activists are sounding the alarm on privacy issues.