Media

Freedom of the press is a vital foundation of democratic societies, because the freedom to report on and criticize governments is crucial for accountability and transparency. Constriction of the media by authoritarian regimes breeds mistrust and enables corruption and governmental abuse of power. A healthy media environment empowers debate within societies, increases political engagement, and provides a necessary check on the power of political leaders.

Content

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Dagres quoted in The New Arab on revulsive t-shirt’s being sold after Afghans fall to death fleeing Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 12, 2021

Experts react: How far will Poland push away its friends?

By Atlantic Council

Poland's move against a critical television network fits into a pattern of criticized behavior by a one-time showcase of post-communist recovery.

Central Europe Democratic Transitions

Op-Ed

Aug 12, 2021

Western Companies Must Stop Funding Misinformation in Belarus

By Doug Klain

Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Mars, and more, are apparently funding full-on propaganda that elevates and protects a violent authoritarian regime, assisting it in declaring enemies of the state and deeming ordinary people inhuman garbage worthy of repression. It needs to be untenable for these brands to advertise on state-owned Belarusian networks. Doug Klain

Belarus Human Rights

In the News

Aug 11, 2021

Azodi mentioned in Times of Israel on Ali Shamkhani tweeting in Hebrew

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society International Norms

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on Mayorkas and employee moral at DHS

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 9, 2021

Slavin joins the Global Agora to discuss Iranians’ expectations for President Raisi

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 8, 2021

Asat quoted in Nikkei Asia on boycotting Beijing Olympics

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

Aug 8, 2021

Slavin quoted in Washington International Diplomatic Academy on foreign policy correspondents in the US

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Media

Britain Debrief

Jul 28, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: US culture war in Britain? A debrief from Yasmeen Serhan

By Ben Judah

On this #BritainDebrief, staff writer for The Atlantic Yasmeen Serhan discusses the impact of domestic US culture wars on Britain.

Civil Society Europe & Eurasia

Britain Debrief

Jul 23, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: Is British democracy at risk? A debrief from Annette Dittert

By Ben Judah

For this #BritainDebrief, journalist Annette Dittert sits down with Ben Judah to explore the healthy of democracy in Britain.

Civil Society Media

Experts