Farbod Faraji

Oct 31, 2024 | ifyoucankeepit.org | Farbod Faraji

In the summer of 2023, a half a million people gathered in Warsaw to rally against Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) party. The march was part of a series of organizing, protesting, and assembling, which ultimately saved Polish democracy after 8 years of autocratic rule.

Oct 21, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Farbod Faraji |Jennifer Dresden

Editor’s note: This article is part of a new series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. There is no single cause of political violence. In the current environment, it is natural to focus on the role of specific political leaders, extremist organizations, or the spread of violent ideologies online. These are just some of the factors that can lead to politically-motivated violence in today’s society.

Sep 16, 2024 | ssir.org | Yordanos Eyoel |Andrew Clarke |Farbod Faraji |Flávia Pellegrino

​​“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.People and countries alike are impacted by what happens within and outside of their borders. As such, we need local, national, and transnational solutions for defending, strengthening, and reimagining democracy.

Sep 16, 2024 | ssir.org | Farbod Faraji |Flávia Pellegrino

At the core of healthy democracies are free, fair, and trusted elections. Precisely for that reason, corrupting elections is one of the core tactics employed by authoritarian leaders around the world.

Aug 16, 2024 | mdpi.com | Maryam Reza |Farbod Faraji |Aaron Knoll

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