From Nigeria to Ukraine, five young leaders are redefining democracy through hyperlocal action, digital innovation, and inclusive dialogue—proving civic power starts from the ground up.
At the Athens Democracy Forum, global leaders warned that democracy is under unprecedented pressure—from Russian cyberattacks to voter disillusionment—and proposed dialogue as the most powerful antidote.
Maria Ressa delivers a powerful message at the Athens Democracy Forum: restoring information integrity is essential to saving democracy from disinformation.
At the 2025 Athens Democracy Forum, global leaders sounded the alarm: democracy is in deep crisis, with voting no longer seen as enough to sustain public trust.
The International Criminal Court convicts former Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb for crimes against humanity in Darfur—the first such verdict in over 20 years.
Fresh violence between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF fighters in Aleppo underscores deepening tensions over control of northeastern Syria.
Iris Stalzer, the newly elected mayor of Herdecke, Germany, is fighting for her life after being stabbed in her home—an incident that may be politically motivated.
The New York Times team returned to Gaza to reconnect with over 700 people they interviewed since the war began—documenting how lives have changed amid ongoing devastation.
Former Trump advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are stepping into Israel-Hamas mediation efforts, reviving Trump-era peace strategies amid ongoing war.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first international journey to Lebanon and Turkey, signaling a major Vatican push for peace and protection of Middle Eastern Christians.