With democracy playing defense against illiberal mutations, resurgent authoritarianism, violent extremism and new forms of populism, it is all the more imperative to promote pluralism and defend democratic standards and values.
Madeleine K. Albright, Chairman of the National Democratic Institute, and Senator John McCain, Chairman of the International Republican Institute, will host A Bipartisan Celebration of Democracy on November 29, participating in a panel discussion focused on “American Leadership Abroad: Foreign Policy Challenges and Opportunities” with particular reference to the 33 countries where NDI and IRI work together to strengthen democratic institutions. For more information and to purchase a ticket to this event, click here. NDI and IRI are core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy).