Joint IRI/NDI Statement on Post-Election Observations in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe—The joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) hosted a six-person post-election delegation to Harare on September 4-8, 2018.  As part of its comprehensive effort to observe the July 30, 2018, harmonized elections, the ZIEOM’s post-election delegation was co-led by Ambassador Johnnie Carson and Constance Newman both former U.S. Assistant Secretaries of State for African Affairs.

NDI Report on Kosovo’s June 2017 Parliamentary Elections

Kosovo’s snap parliamentary elections on June 11, 2017, have offered the country an opportunity to move past recent political impasses and reorient political institutions to the pressing needs of its citizens. Continuing a pattern of extraordinary elections, these elections were precipitated by a long-running political crisis set off by the previous parliamentary election, in June 2014. A six-month deadlock over forming the new government led to opposition protests in parliament, some of which turned violent.

Reflect, Reform, Reengage: A Blueprint for 21st Century Parties

This guide aims to identify areas of disconnect between political parties and citizens, and highlights possible areas of party reform. The document includes: key recommendations for reform-minded parties; case studies and personal experiences from party practitioners; and worksheets and critical questions to help parties think through practical applications for the suggestions provided.

Beyond Polarization: Collaboration and Dialogue for Political Parties

In recent decades, the world has witnessed a shift in political competition, with political attitudes increasingly leaning toward ideological extremes. Some scholars have labeled this development “pernicious polarization,”1 where political difference transforms into social difference and political discourse breaks down into an “us” vs.

Beyond Polarization: Collaboration and Dialogue for Political Parties

Democracy is founded on the spirit of political competition. Healthy competition among political parties is central to democracy because they mobilize voters across diverse ideas and values within society. Within these diverse ideas and values cross-party collaboration is vital to support strong democracy and provide solutions to challenges within the countries. However, when political parties and society fragment along divisive lines political polarization — the divergence of political attitudes from the center — can make collaboration and compromise difficult or nearly impossible.

May 28, 2024

Yemen’s Political Leaders Forge New Pro-Peace Coalition

Since 2014, Yemen has been enmeshed in an armed conflict between Yemen’s government, the Houthi rebel group, and the international actors that support both sides, which has killed nearly 400,000 Yemenis and left nearly two-thirds of the country in need of humanitarian assistance. Many of Yemen’s political leaders who are supportive of the country’s internationally recognized government have been forced to flee the country since the Houthis seized control of Sanaa, Yemen’s capital.

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