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IAD in the Media

Below are articles written about IAD in the media and op-eds written by IAD representatives that have been published in the media.

Spanish election vote against democratic backsliding

For now Forming a government in Spain amidst complex negotiations and a polarised political landscape poses a challenging task, with […]

Critical days for democracy in Guatemala (written in Spanish)

Uncertainty, distrust, and corruption are the common denominator when talking about democratic elections in some Latin American countries, writes IAD’s […]

Let’s call it what it is: Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

Many news rooms use the term “war in Ukraine” or “Ukraine war”. But if Russia started the war by invading […]

Could the COVID-19 pandemic have been avoided if China were a democracy?

China’s authoritarian regime severely curtails many of the fundamental freedoms which citizens in democracies take for granted. In the two […]

IAD Op-Eds

Below a selection of articles written by our team members:

EU Member States must fully comply with EU sanctions on Russia

The International Association for Democracy (IAD) calls on EU Member States to fully comply with EU sanctions packages, without granting exceptions […]

A Choice Between Democracy and Autocracy: Turkey2023 Elections

It is no exaggeration to view the elections in Turkey as one of the most significant in a generation. The […]

Western capital, celebrities and officials are complicit in sportswashing Qatar’s dictatorship

Qatar has used the World Cup to stifle criticism of its authoritarian monarchy, with the help of Western investors and […]

Business is as usual for 236 global companies in Russia

Eight months after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine began, 236 global companies still conduct business-as-usual in Russia. Shortly after Russia […]

EU: Economic self-interest over democracy and international law?

Since the start of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has paid over €63bn to Russia for […]

Why arresting journalists is an attack on democracy

A month after the death of Mahsa Amini, people continue to protest against the Iranian authorities. They call for democracy […]