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Washington, DC – Focus group research released by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) examines the motivations and political preferences among first-time Malay, Chinese, and Indian voters aged 18-25 in Malaysia's 15th General Election (GE15) in the key states of Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, and Selangor. The findings offer political parties and candidates several recommendations […]
The post IRI Focus Group Findings: Malaysian Youth Want Change, Dismiss Party Outreach, Reject Divisive Tactics appeared first on International Republican Institute.

In 2016, following the election of President Adama Barrow, the National Assembly of The Gambia established the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) to investigate and report an impartial historical record of human rights violations during Yahya Jammeh's 22-year dictatorship.  In May 2022, after a six-year review process characterized by a lack of transparency and […]
The post Supporting the Implementation of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Recommendations in The Gambia appeared first on International Republican Institute.

“It is now beyond question: Putin's dream of decapitating Ukraine's central leadership and subjugating the country has turned into a nightmare for Russia. Rather than finding Ukraine's society divided and malleable, Russia has encountered a confident citizenry animated by commitments to a free and democratic future. While many of Ukraine's national figures have provided commendable […]
The post Why Local Officials Must Participate in Ukraine's Reconstruction appeared first on International Republican Institute.

Skopje, North Macedonia – A new poll conducted in North Macedonia by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) found increasing support for EU membership, a low level of trust in the rule of law, and divisions on local and national direction.   When asked if they support integration with the European Union, 79% […]
The post IRI North Macedonia Poll Finds Increased Support for EU Membership, Lack of Trust in Rule of Law, Divisions on Local and National Direction appeared first on International Republican Institute.

“The war in Ukraine has given NATO a new dynamic, but its conclusion will only raise more questions. For now, the old allies are back together with a sense of transatlantic solidarity unseen since the aftermath of September 2001. This is no small feat when considering where the alliance was just a year and a […]
The post NATO’s Post-Ukraine War Identity Still A Question appeared first on International Republican Institute.

The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is a bipartisan commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with over 20 partner parliaments around the world to support the development of effective, independent, and responsive legislatures. HDP is proudly implemented by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).    In this month's […]
The post HDP Alumni Profile: Gabriel Duarte appeared first on International Republican Institute.

La House Democracy Partnership (HDP) es una comisión bipartidista de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos que trabaja directamente con más de 20 parlamentos asociados de todo el mundo para apoyar el desarrollo de legislaturas eficaces, independientes y receptivas. El Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI) y el Instituto Nacional Demócrata (NDI) se enorgullecen de llevar […]
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Like you, I've watched recent events in Russia with considerable interest. The attempted coup by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group highlights Vladimir Putin's vulnerability, and shows just how quickly change can happen – even in so-called "stable" autocracies. These developments reinforce our belief that Ukraine's ultimate victory in its war of self-defense could lead to wider […]
The post A Message from IRI's President Daniel Twining on Recent Events in Russia appeared first on International Republican Institute.

"The fact that many Ukrainians do not want to move while facing a grave threat from Russia says a lot about their resolve."
The post IRI Ukraine Municipal Poll Finds Strong Majorities Believe in a Promising Future, Approval of Local Government Services, Plan to Remain in Their Home Cities appeared first on International Republican Institute.

“The United States has reshaped how it uses military and economic tools to compete with China, Russia, and other adversaries. The United States is increasingly adept at deploying military assets, as well as a range of financial sanctions or trade deals, to weaken China or Russia's position and advance its own. Yet, the United States […]
The post Maximizing US Foreign Aid for Strategic Competition appeared first on International Republican Institute.

On April 15, Khartoum's residents experienced active civil conflict inside the capital city, something that has not happened since the Mahdist War in the 1890s. The conflict erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) led by Chairman of the Sovereign Council and its Commander in Chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support […]
The post IRI’s Work to Support Sudan’s Political Transition appeared first on International Republican Institute.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) celebrates the graduation of its inaugural cohort of the Advanced Leadership in Politics Institute (ALPI) in Albania following the opening of its field office in 2022. The establishment of the ALPI Albania Chapter is a central element of IRI's programming, as it develops the skills of rising political leaders and […]
The post Albania: First ALPI Cohort Sets the Stage for New Political Leadership appeared first on International Republican Institute.

“Guatemalans will head to the polls to vote for president on June 25 at a time of real peril for the country's democracy. From blocking candidates from participating in the election to sentencing one of the country's most prominent journalists to four years in prison, the precarious state of Guatemala's political institutions demonstrates just how important the […]
The post Guatemala's Democracy Is in Trouble. Here's How — And Why — the US Should Help appeared first on International Republican Institute.

On Saturday, June 24, Sierra Leoneans will cast their ballots in the fifth multi-tier elections since the country's eleven-year civil war ended in 2002. The election, which include votes for president, members of parliament, mayors, and local councilors across the country, is largely a re-run of the 2018 polls. President Julius Maada Bio of the […]
The post IRI Helping to Close Voter Education Gaps in Sierra Leone appeared first on International Republican Institute.

Washington, DC – Today, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI) Joint International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) released its final report on the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria.  While there were incremental improvements in election administration, advances in results transparency, increased competitiveness in the presidential race, quality engagement of youth, and overall optimism generated by the […]
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