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Beyond the Battlefield: Why a Ukrainian Victory May Not Secure Belarus’s Democratic Future
by Katsiaryna Shmatsina As the peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war emerge, many believe that Russia’s defeat could result in the Kremlin losing its grip on neighboring countries. While Russia may be weakened by the war, it could still retain Belarus as a bargaining chip. It’s crucial for the international community to ensure that this possibility is… Read More
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Belarus: Navigating Turmoil and Transformation
Democratic Security Institute organizes an online panel discussion on Belarus: Navigating Turmoil and Transformation Read More
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DSI Statement on Foreign Agent Law
Georgian Dream’s decision last week to enact the Russian-style foreign agents law, overturning President Zourabichvili’s veto, endangers the future of civil society, European Union accession, and democratic governance in Georgia. The enactment of this law not only serves to subvert the will of the Georgian people by driving Georgia towards Russia, but also puts Georgian… Read More
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Georgia Protests: An Explainer
The former Soviet state of Georgia has been rocked by protests in the capital Tbilisi over a proposed law which critics say is a cover for increasing Russia’s hold on the country. Read More
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On Sky News
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On BBC
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DSI Director Alexander Scrivener On Al Jazeera
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Upcoming Event: How can Georgian democracy be saved?
A discussion of the possible outcomes of Georgian Dream’s foreign agent law targeting civil society and how the country can move forward. Thursday, May 16th, 2024 5pm GMT / 9am EDT / 2pm UK / 3pm CET / 4pm Kyiv Read More
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Democratic Security Institute Statement on the Proposed Russian-Style Foreign Agent Law
Civil society is the lifeblood of any free and democratic society, and this is especially true in Georgia, whose freedom and the institutions that sustain them are young and fragile. The reintroduction of the Russian-style foreign agent bill is a clear effort to strangle Georgia’s civil society and foment permanent autocracy. Democratic Security Institute joins… Read More
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