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Three essential initiatives to defend democracy against corruption

By Kristen Sample Director, Democratic Governance, National Democratic Institute (NDI)

The expression “all politics is local,” meaning that a politician’s success hinges on his or her ability to understand and influence the issues of constituents, held true for generations. In today’s world, however, the increasingly globalized nature of corruption subverts local democratic politics and processes.

NDI Poll: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

According to new polling by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), Ukrainians are deeply united in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukrainians are committed to their country’s democratic development, with a historic 94 percent of respondents saying that fully functioning democracy is important to them.

Ukraine shows when democracies unite, it’s a game-changer

By Birgitta Ohlsson, Director Political Parties, National Democratic Institute (NDI)

STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE ON THE DAY OF UNITY

Today, we honor the resilience of Ukraine’s democracy under the active threat of its autocratic neighbors and celebrate Ukraine among our community of democracy and human rights defenders working to support human dignity and freedom worldwide.

The people of Ukraine will not be deterred by the Russian troops massed on their doorstep.

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