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publication September 11, 2023

Open Society Barometer: Can Democracy Deliver?

One of the largest global public opinion surveys on human rights and democracy ever conducted, our annual global poll represents the attitudes, concerns, and hopes of over 5.5 billion people across 30 countries.
explainer June 2023

What Happens When a Country Goes Broke

Economic pressures can leave governments unable to keep up payments on their international debt, forcing them to declare a default. Here is what happens next.
publication June 2023

The Human Costs of a Failing Global Debt System

When a country is forced to default on its international debts, it suffers lasting economic damage—this research brief shows that delays in resolving a default both increase infant mortality rates and reduce life expectancy.
publication February 2023

A Year In: Turning the Tide in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine

One year on from Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s partners must step up to ensure that the country can prevail—for the sake of peace, democracy and global stability.
publication October 2022

War and Peace: Supporting Ukraine to Prevail, Rebuild, and Prosper

Recommendations for making Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery effective, just, inclusive, accountable, and sustainable; ensuring that the country emerges as a successful and prosperous European democracy.
publication October 2022

The Shortcomings of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Proposal in the Information, Communications, and Technology Sector

The EU is missing a golden opportunity to hold companies liable for human rights abuses and environmental damage within the information, communications, and technology sector.
publication September 2022

Fault Lines: Global Perspectives on a World in Crisis

Amid a series of global shocks, a wide ranging survey conducted in 22 countries provides broad insights into people’s attitudes, concerns, and hopes for the future.
explainer July 2022

How to Hold Russia Accountable for War Crimes in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was an international crime of aggression and has led to indiscriminate attacks on civilians, executions and unlawful killing, torture, and other atrocities. Here’s how to achieve accountability.
publication July 1, 2022

The International Dimension of the European Green Deal

The EU has set high ambitions for climate action and moving to a sustainable economy. However, the international implications of Europe’s transition need more political attention and a complementary policy framework.
publication June 2022

Uganda’s Future: Navigating a Precarious Transition

Uganda’s future hangs in the air as it faces an imminent transition of power from President Museveni after 36 years. As one of its main donors, the EU must shape its policies to reflect this reality.

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Publications

Open Society Barometer: Can Democracy Deliver?

What Happens When a Country Goes Broke

The Human Costs of a Failing Global Debt System

A Year In: Turning the Tide in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine

War and Peace: Supporting Ukraine to Prevail, Rebuild, and Prosper

The Shortcomings of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Proposal in the Information, Communications, and Technology Sector

Fault Lines: Global Perspectives on a World in Crisis

How to Hold Russia Accountable for War Crimes in Ukraine

The International Dimension of the European Green Deal

Uganda’s Future: Navigating a Precarious Transition

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