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In the New York Times' Sunday "Week in Review" section Peter Baker writes about President George W. Bush's democracy promotion agenda and where the Obama administration has continued and departed from it. In the article, NDI President Kenneth Wollack commented on America's role in supporting democracy around the globe.
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In an article discussing the domino effect of popular protests in the Middle East, Les Campbell, NDI's regional director for the Middle East and North Africa comments on the possibility of uprisings in the Gulf States.
"Maybe I'll be wrong, but I think in the Gulf states, the standard of living is so high that it's difficult to imagine an Egyptian-level of uprising there."
In recent weeks political developments in the Middle East and North Africa have dominated headlines and airwaves. NDI staff and board members have offered their analysis of the situation to both online and broadcast outlets from the PBS NewsHour to ForeignPolicy.com to CNN. Here are some highlights of the coverage.
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"Some people in Tunisia see their country as the anti-Iraq — a place where regime change proved possible without foreign intervention...
NDI today, Jan. 14, expressed support for the right of Tunisia’s citizens to have a more responsive government that respects civil and political liberties. Recognizing the continuing rise in the death toll caused by recent political unrest, NDI called on the Tunisian government to respect pledges made this week to prevent further fatalities and release those detained during demonstrations.
Building confidence, enhancing capacity and making connections is the focus of a new practical guidebook for aspiring young women leaders just published by NDI.
The book combines ideas and strategies from the Institute's Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow (YOTLOT) program with best practices and recommendations from NDI's quarter century of working with women leaders around the world. It features expert advice for young women with a drive and desire to become leaders.
Author:
Gabriella Borovsky, Sarah Cherrabi El Alaoui, Megan Doherty
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/01/2010
Resource Type:
Manual|Handbook
Language:
English, Arabic, French
Media Type:
pdf
Copyright Information:
2010
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Since 2000, NDI has supported Tunisian democrats in their efforts to promote a more inclusive and participatory political environment. The Institute’s programs aim to foster a more competitive and representative multi-party environment where political parties compete effectively on behalf of citizens’ interests, and where civil society plays an active role in overseeing the political process. Across its programs, NDI prioritizes efforts to expand the role of women and youth in political life.
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Since 2000, NDI has supported Tunisian democrats in their efforts to promote a more inclusive and participatory political environment. The Institute’s programs aim to foster a more competitive and representative multi-party environment where political parties compete effectively on behalf of citizens’ interests, and where civil society plays an active role in overseeing the political process. Across its programs, NDI prioritizes efforts to expand the role of women and youth in political life.
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