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A series of major elections and military escalations over the past year have brought potential consequences for the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism in the year ahead.

In both the military and the political realms, the survival and success of democracy and its supporters will depend in large part on their ability to work together, offer mutual aid, and build the broadest possible coalitions based on shared interests and values.

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Election Watch: Ecuador

Ecuador's general elections are set for February 9, 2025. Voters will choose the president, vice president, all 151 members of the National Assembly, and 5 members of the Andean Parliament. Ahead of election day, key digital threats to watch include information manipulation, cyberattacks, and content removal.

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Transnational Repression on College Campuses

 

International students, visiting scholars, and faculty in the United States are being targeted by foreign governments and their agents. Learn more by reading our report on transnational repression on campus.  

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Junior Fellowship Opportunity

 

Freedom House is seeking motivated candidates for the eight-month Freedom in the World 2025-2026 Junior Fellowship program. Junior Fellows will work closely with the Research and Analysis team to ensure the flagship report meets high standards of quality and integrity, while gaining valuable, marketable skills for their future careers. Applications are due by January 29, 2025.

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Save the Date: Freedom in the World 2025

 

Join us for the launch of Freedom in the World 2025, Freedom House's flagship report which has been tracking global trends in political rights and civil liberties annually since 1973. The event will feature the authors presenting key report findings, followed by a panel discussion on the implications of those findings and the state of democracy worldwide.

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Freedom House in the News

 

Starlink Usage in Iran Skyrockets
(Newsweek)

Myanmar's New Cybercrime Law Will Suppress Information, Say Analysts
(Voice of America)


‘I Was Very Lucky’: Activist and Blogger Lu Yuyu on Escaping China
(The Guardian)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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