Five experts reflect on the opposition Tisza party’s resounding victory in the Hungarian election, how the new government ...

In this issue: As Beijing cracks down on foreign firms, politicized prosecutions are a growing blight on Chinese society. Regulatory changes affect academic databases and chatbots, while US ...

Nicolás Maduro’s removal offers a unique opportunity for a democratic transition in Venezuela. The United States and other democracies should support the Venezuelan people in their demands for truth, ...

Freedom House experts urge the United States to raise the release of political prisoners, Taiwan, transnational repression, ...

The people of Iran should be able to freely determine their country's future.

The future of Iran belongs to the Iranian people. Iran’s path forward must reflect the will of the Iranian people, who have ...

In this issue: China’s censors aim to contain dissent during harsh COVID-19 lockdowns as Xi Jinping propaganda is boosted ahead of party congress. Meanwhile, social media platforms reveal users IP ...

Each scorecard below features a country’s Freedom in the World rating and score, Freedom on the Net rating and score (where applicable), and areas of concern in political rights and civil liberties ...

Freedom House is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to lead and expand a new research initiative that investigates the relationship between the media and democracy in Europe. Freedom House is a ...

Amid rising authoritarianism and a wavering international commitment to human rights, the latest wave of protests in Iran is a reminder of the universal desire for freedom. This policy brief outlines ...

The future of internet freedom will depend on how governments regulate and deploy the next wave of artificial intelligence and other rapidly evolving technologies. “Global internet freedom has ...