Remarks
Resources
Full Testimony by NDI President Ken Wollack on Democracy Promotion in a Challenging World
On June 14, 2018, NDI President Kenneth Wollack testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The hearing discussed support for democracy and human rights as an important American value and a core tenant of U.S. foreign policy. The hearing also discussed democratic backsliding and other challenges to the spread and consolidation of democracy.
Full Testimony by NDI President Ken Wollack on Cambodia before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
On December 12, 2017, NDI President Kenneth Wollack testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. The hearing discussed recent backsliding of Cambodia's democracy and policies that would support democracy and human rights in the country. Find his full remarks here.
Statement on Cambodian Government’s Decision to Shut Down NDI's Office in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) expresses deep disappointment in the decision by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to shut down the Institute’s office in Cambodia.
NDI-USIP Afghanistan Mission Report
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) have released this report on Afghanistan political and election reform developments based on a mission they conducted in Kabul last month. Recently, the National Unity Government passed a new election law and appointed new election commissions. Now the government is considering when and how to conduct overdue parliamentary elections.
NDI Statement on the Passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
The National Democratic Institute expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Thailand for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Over his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol was dedicated to the development and prosperity of Thailand. The country’s loss will be mourned throughout the world.
