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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Dec 11, 2024

Georgia protests highlight urgent need for government reforms

By Tinatin Khidasheli

Recent democratic regression in Georgia undermines the rights of citizens and threatens long-term prosperity. To restore faith in Georgian democracy and build on past economic progress, the government must address challenges related to the judiciary, Russian influence, and social inequalities.

Europe & Eurasia Freedom and Prosperity

EnergySource

Dec 11, 2024

The United States needs a durable national energy strategy

By Sara Vakhshouri

The United States lacks a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy that can persist through election cycles and aligns energy security with broader national interests. Congress should address this shortfall by mandating a “National Energy Strategy” that establishes a durable energy policy framework.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Elliot Ackerman in the Atlantic on semantics and the War Department

On December 5, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece on the successes and failures of the Department of Defense and advocates for its renaming.

Political Reform Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 30, 2024

Nikoladze interviewed by Global News Canada on protests in Georgia amid EU bid

Watch the full interview here

Democratic Transitions Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Nov 28, 2024

Why Georgia’s pro-democracy protests failed

By Alex Scrivener

Georgia is a masterclass in how to steal an election and get away with it.

Corruption Elections

UkraineAlert

Nov 26, 2024

Abandoning Georgia to the Kremlin would be a big geopolitical blunder

By Zviad Adzinbaia

Georgia is far from a lost cause, but it will require bold Western leadership to prevent the country’s capture by the Kremlin, writes Zviad Adzinbaia.

Civil Society Conflict

Issue Brief

Nov 19, 2024

The shift from party to personality politics is harming Latin American democracies

By Christine Zaino, Sofia Herrera

This paper is the fourth in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "State of the Parties" series analyzing the strength of multi-party systems in different regions of the world.

Americas Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 13, 2024

Steven Grundman in Reuters on the proposed government efficiency panel

On November 13, Steven Grundman, senior fellow at Forward Defense was quoted in a piece in Reuters entitled "Explainer: How Musk's US government efficiency panel might work."

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

UkraineAlert

Nov 12, 2024

Russia emerges as the real winner of Georgia’s disputed election

By Nicholas Chkhaidze

Critics say Georgia's October parliamentary elections were marred by widespread vote-rigging, but the success of the ruling Georgian Dream party is nevertheless a major victory for Russia that consolidates Moscow's position in the Caucasus region.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Report

Nov 12, 2024

A path forward for Colombia’s 2016 peace accord and lasting security 

By US-Colombia Advisory Group, with Isabel Chiriboga and Geoff Ramsey

Halfway through period allotted for the 2016 peace accord’s implementation, Colombia faces slow progress amid rising organized crime. To counter resurgent conflict, Colombia’s government must prioritize carrying out the commitments it made in the accord, backed by millions in US and European investment for long-term security.

Civil Society Colombia

Experts