Our curated library is packed full of knowledge, know-how and best practices in the fields of democracy and culture.
Read the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other critical world events in our library of democratic content. Gathered from trusted international sources, the curated library brings you a rich resource of articles, opinion pieces and more on democracy and culture to keep you updated.
Take a look at curated library below and search by keyword (i.e. Ukraine or authoritarianism) or format (i.e. article or report) and find a tailored list of resources on the topics you're most interested in.
Capitalism After the Pandemic
“In the months after the virus first surfaced, governments stepped in to address the concomitant economic and health crises...But it is not enough for governments to simply intervene...they should actively shape markets so that they deliver the kind of long-term outcomes that benefit everyone” (Mariana Mazzucato, 2020).
I’m a Democracy Expert. I Never Thought We’d Be So Close to a Breakdown.
“What is the right historical analogy to America’s current crisis? The truth is, there is no precedent. We have never seen such a longstanding democracy in such a rich country break down before — never. But it could happen this year” (Larry Diamond, 2020).
Is France Fueling Muslim Terrorism by Trying to Prevent It?
President Macron’s “notion of “separatism” seems to assume that a significant minority of Muslims are tempted to set themselves apart somehow from the rest of French society...but this diagnostic is questionable, and it risks being self-defeating: It, itself, may endanger social cohesion” (Vincent Geisser, 2020).
State media warning labels can counteract the effects of foreign misinformation
“Platforms are increasingly using transparency... to combat disinformation campaigns. In the case of state-controlled media outlets on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter this has taken the form of labeling their connection to a state...these labels have the ability to mitigate the effects of viewing election misinformation from the Russian media channel RT” (Nassetta and Gross, 2020).
Why India’s Muslims Reach for Liberalism
“When minorities are pushed...they may retreat into a siege mentality that breeds radicalization. But India’s Muslims...have embraced and emphasized the blessings of liberal democracy by placing their faith in the Constitution of India and insisting on their constitutional rights as citizens” (Mustafa Akyol and Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar, 2020).
How Trump Lowered America’s Standing in the World
“The values of liberty, democracy, freedom of expression and the rule of law for which the United States has stood, albeit with conspicuous failings, over the postwar decades have been abandoned….the United States has become a values-free international actor under a president who has led a values-free life” (Roger Cohen, 2020).
How America Escapes Its Conspiracy Theory Crisis
“Since entering politics, Trump has trafficked in conspiracy theories for political gain. Where other conspiracy theorists might demonize racial or religious groups, however, he focuses on the government he leads. Through social media and the bully pulpit, he has persuaded many Americans to take the same view” (David Rohde, 2020).
The Young's Discontent with Democracy is Worrying
“The young are dissatisfied with democracy. More worryingly, they are more dissatisfied with democracy than previous generations were at the same age. This makes them inclined towards extreme politics of the left or right — which may, in turn, actively threaten democracy in future” (The Financial Times Editorial Board, 2020).
Think Big, Act Small: Elinor Ostrom’s radical vision for community power
"This report draws out Ostrom’s insights for the UK in the context of a growing crisis in the relationship between people and institutions. It adapts and contextualises her work into a new set of practical lessons for ‘self-governance’ – where communities take control over the things that matter to them – and connects these with contemporary examples of community-powered projects in the UK" (Dr. Simon Kaye, 2020).
The pandemic has eroded democracy and respect for human rights
“The pandemic has been terrible not only for the human body but also for the body politic...Covid-19 'has fuelled a crisis for democracy around the world,' argue Sarah Repucci and Amy Slipowitz of Freedom House” (The Economist, 2020).
This site links to both original content and third-party content not owned by the Democracy & Culture Foundation, for which the foundation is not liable or responsible.
