What is democracy and why is striving toward it important? Carl Gershman, President of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), answers this question by talking about the challenges and opportunities for democratic development around the world today. He discusses the work of the NED and the importance of supporting democratic reformers wherever they are.
In many countries, advocating for democracy can still be a very risky endeavor for local reformers. Yet they do not give up and often are willing to risk their lives in the process. That unbreakable human spirit remains at the heart of the power of democracy.
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Published Date: June 10, 2008