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Shadows of the Past: How Soviet Inferiority Narratives Hinder Democracy in Moldova and Ukraine
Post-Soviet countries like Ukraine and Moldova are deeply influenced by inferiority narratives — pervasive beliefs of national inadequacy rooted in Soviet-era legacies. This article examines how these narratives shape...
IDC Theme of the Month
From Backsliding to Breakthrough: Civil Society as Democracy's Last Line of Defence
Democracy does not vanish overnight; instead, it erodes step by step. Authoritarianism grows in the cracks, but so does civic resistance. Around the world, civil society is proving that when democratic institutions weaken,...
Global
Lekcije iz Barcelonskog 11. distrikta
U ratu, Barcelona je učinila opsednuto Sarajevo svojim 11. distriktom. Model partnerske pomoći opstaje
Global
دروس من منطقة برشلونة الحي 11
في الحرب، جعلت برشلونة من سراييفو المحاصرة حيها الحادي عشر. شراكة نموذجية للمساعدة مستمرة
USA
One City's Homeless Case
A case from an Oregon city shows that removing people does not solve a social problem.
Global
A Theme Song for Democracy Local
AI gives this publication a musical theme
Thailand
A Burning Seasonal Issue
Can locals address haze in a northern Thai city?
European Union
For a Democratic Wave
The urgency to make European democracy more resilient, impactful, and accessible cannot be overstated. War is...
European Union
Mobilising youth for democracy: our projects ahead of elections
Youth participation in democracy is crucial for ensuring a vibrant, representative, and forward-thinking...
Romania
This was the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy
In May, the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy welcomed direct and participatory democracy...
USA
#OurDemocracyLocal Plan Tomorrow
South Dakota city residents plan tomorrow with help from national civic leaders.
Citizens Assemblies: The Democracy Upgrade
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