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Democracy Without Borders strives for a democratic world community
We promote a right to democracy at all levels, global institutions that are democratic and effective, and equal global citizenship.
Authoritarian states keep collaborating to target dissidents abroad
A Freedom House report finds that at least 54 governments have engaged in targeting dissidents abroad in 2025, in particular in Southeast Asia and East Africa.
Vladan Lausevic | 22.04.2026
It’s the end of internet anonymity as we know it (and I don’t feel fine)
Online identity checks risk becoming a dangerous slippery slope, making it easier for governments to erode anonymous speech and chill dissent under the guise of safety or accountability.
Sarah McLaughlin | 16.04.2026
Why middle-powers will not save the international “rules based order”
Democracies should not assume middle powers are natural allies, since many are autocracies that do not share their interests, goals, and values, the authors argue.
Marie-Eve Desrosiers, Nic Cheeseman | 14.04.2026
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Democracy Without Borders supports strengthening international cooperation and promotes democratic representation and participation at the global level. We advocate the creation of a UN Parliamentary Assembly as a step towards a world parliament and a global constitution. Learn more about our program area on global governance.

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Democracy Without Borders calls for a UN World Citizens’ Initiative that gives a voice to every human being as a global citizen. We promote equal global citizenship and advocate for civic education from a planetary perspective that helps develop a sense of global identity and solidarity. Learm more about our program area on global citizenship.