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Bulgarian political scientist and author Ivan Krastev is our March democracy feature. In this video Krastev talks about the present state of democracy and what it means to fall in love with the future, again. Watch the video below or on youtube at youtube.com/watch?v=Kku00i…

#Fromtheshelf @CiroMurayamaMx latest book El Futuro Que Se Escapa is a must read. It examines how Mexico, which began the millennium on the road to becoming a successful nation became, a quarter of a century later, a country characterised by democratic erosion, economic stagnation, and a population that suffers from inequality, precariousness, and violence. The Future is Nearly Gone (in Spanish) is published by Planeta Publishing Corporation and is available to purchase for 22USD.

#Fromtheshelf @DouglasKMurray latest book "On Democracies and Death Cults" confronts what he views as the most pressing issue of our time: why Western support of the Palestinian cause is ultimately playing into the hands of a much more dangerous force. The central argument of On Democracies and Death Cults is that Israel’s commitment to fundamental Western values has made it a beacon of progress in a region dominated by authoritarianism and extremist violence. This book is as controversial as it is timely. Reviewers have pointed to the book’s factual errors, its propaganda qualities, and silence about genocide. Literary editors of leading British newspapers have so far ignored the book while several Berlin bookshops have refused to stock it. But a Times of Israel reviewer hailed it as a ‘book of monumental significance’ and even ‘one of the most important books ever written’. On Democracies and Death Cults is published by Harper Collins and is available to purchase for 18USD

The February edition of the digest is now live! In this edition, @Planet_Deb examines the emergence of authoritarian neoliberalism in India, and Jordan Ryan assesses the democratic degeneration in the United States a year into the second Trump administration. This issue also includes the latest book from @DouglasKMurray on “Democracy and Death Cults.” It concludes with a commentary from @merkel_wolfgang on the AfD’s rise in Germany and the pertinent question: can party bans save democracy? Read the full version at democracylighthouse.com/democracy-ligh…

Democracy Lighthouse is proud to introduce our new homepage. It includes links to our recent publications, including the monthly Democracy Lighthouse Digest. It also features an interactive map that highlights over 300 organisations worldwide who are committed to the rethinking and renewal of democracy. A teaser for our upcoming project, the Democracy Speakers’ Corner is also included. View it here democracylighthouse.com

The first digest of 2026 is live on our website! It features @_YogendraYadav 'Democracy and Dictators', an overview of Tom Theuns book 'Protecting Democracy in Europe', and a short piece from @jkeaneSDN on America's abandonment of democracy in the world. Read the full version at democracylighthouse.com/democracy-ligh…

Indian activist @_YogendraYadav is our January Democracy Feature. In the lecture below Yadav contends that democracy is nowadays not usually killed by tanks or censorship but by stealth, by changing the rules of the game in the name of democracy. Watch the extract below or view the full lecture at x.com/_yogendrayadav… #India #NarendraModi #democracy #Lighthouse

Thank you to @DemoLighthouse for featuring William E. Scheuerman's new book PROPERTY DISOBEDIENCE AS PROTEST on their list of latest books highlighting new research and thinking on democracy! bit.ly/4jHrzLU

Toda Peace Institute is pleased to announce that Professor Stein Tønnesson has begun his term as Director of @TodaInstitute, taking over from @kpclements. toda.org/news-and-annou…

#fromtheshelf In "Protecting Democracy in Europe: Pluralism, Autocracy, and the Future of the EU" Tom Theuns from @UniLeidenNews asks why has the European Union failed to combat rising authoritarianism within its own ranks? And how can it defend democratic governance inside member countries? View this book and more at democracylighthouse.com/latest-books/ #democracy #EuropeanUnion #latestbooks #democracylighthouse

Toda Peace Institute sends all friends and supporters warmest best wishes for a more just and peaceful 2026. (Image: Arghamallick5151 / Wikicommons)

The final Digest of 2025 is live on our website! It includes the latest publications from our research team, an overview of Azmi Bishara's forthcoming book 'Arduous Paths', and a must-read article from @larbi_sadiki titled 'Tunisia: A Revolution Redux?' Read the full version at democracylighthouse.com/democracy-ligh…

#HongKongSAR: UN experts express deep disappointment at the conviction of pro-democracy media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai, despite prolonged engagement with authorities on the case. They call for his immediate release from prison on humanitarian grounds. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

in Bondi moments, elected leaders should say: ‘Violence is wrong. Guns must be banned. Terrorism, including genocidal state terrorism, must be condemned. With our help, Jews, Muslims, Christians and others will join hands.’ Instead, they mumble clichés….abc.net.au/news/2025-12-1…

The November edition of the Democracy Lighthouse Digest is now live! This edition features an interview with Indonesian Professor Amalinda Savirani and a short piece from Professor Robert Kaufman on the "No Kings" protests in the U.S. It also includes the latest publications from our research team, and a latest book titled "Colonial Origins of Democracy and Dictatorship." Read the full version at democracylighthouse.com/democracy-ligh…