There should be no normalization of US-Georgia relations until Georgian authorities release those detained or imprisoned for ...

The political system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is paralyzed due the manipulation of the electoral process by political elites, and is heavily influenced by a long-running conflict ...

The Dominican Republic holds regular elections that are relatively free. Pervasive corruption undermines state institutions and the use of excessive force by police is a problem. Discrimination ...

The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest level of democratic progress and 1 the lowest. The Democracy Score is an average of ratings for the categories tracked in a ...

At least 55 governments around the world restrict freedom of movement in order to punish, coerce, or control people they view as threats or political opponents. The four main tactics for controlling ...

Timor-Leste has held competitive elections and undergone peaceful transfers of power, but its democratic institutions remain fragile. Judicial independence and due process are undermined by serious ...

Costa Rica has a long history of democratic stability, with a multiparty political system and regular rotations of power through credible elections. Freedoms of expression and association are robust.

Defending Democracy in Exile: Policy Responses to Transnational Repression examines what is being done to protect exiles and diaspora members who are being intimidated and threatened by the ...

Freedom House works with governments and institutions worldwide to translate our research into policy that strengthens democracy and protects fundamental freedoms. From Washington to democratic ...

The following countries—and one territory—featured important developments in 2020 that affected their democratic trajectory, and deserve special scrutiny in 2021. The road to an open democratic ...

Freedom House is the oldest American organization devoted to the support and defense of democracy around the world. It was formally established in New York in 1941 to promote American involvement in ...

Global press freedom declined to its lowest point in 12 years in 2015, as political, criminal, and terrorist forces sought to co-opt or silence the media in their broader struggle for power. The share ...