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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today, International IDEA, @microsoft.com and the Swedish Election Authority, hosted a seminar at #Almedalsveckan on the impact of AI on democracy in the 2026 Swedish elections with @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Anna Nyqvist, Ginny Badanes and @gibajaalberto.bsky.social. @valmyndigheten.bsky.social

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 24/06/2026

#SIPRI recently launched a new film exploring the interconnected challenges affecting communities in Mauritania and the importance of strengthening social cohesion and resilience in the face of growing pressures in the Sahel region Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3PWgVqr Watch the film ⬇️ youtu.be/-ds9eYnVwSk

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New SIPRI film highlights social cohesion and resilience in Mauritania

SIPRI is pleased to launch a new film exploring the interconnected challenges affecting communities in Mauritania and the importance of strengthening social cohesion and resilience in the face of grow...

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

“Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” ― Albert Einstein

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

At the Justice Matters Conference in The Hague, International IDEA Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora joined global policymakers and practitioners to discuss why sustained political commitment and investment in justice systems matter more than ever. 🔗 Read more: www.idea.int/news/democra...

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Democracy and justice as foundations of security: Insights from The Hague

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

How can countries better enable citizens abroad to participate in #elections? This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of out-of-country voting across South Asia, highlighting key challenges & policy recommendations. 🔗Read the report: doi.org/10.31752/69373 #SouthAsia #VotingRights

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The Absent Voters of South Asia

South Asia is home to some of the largest and most dynamic migration flows in the world, yet millions of migrants across the region are unable to exercise one of their most basic democratic rights: th...

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Mi artículo de hoy en Delfino, "Para vivir juntos." La gente en Costa Rica no quiere revoluciones, sino soluciones. delfino.cr/2026/05/para...

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Para vivir juntos

La gente no quiere revoluciones, sino soluciones.

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 21/03/2026

In the newest episode of 35 West, the CSIS Americas Program sits down with Kevin Casas, former Vice President of Costa Rica, for a discussion on Costa Rica's recent election results, President-elect Laura Fernández's agenda for governance, and more. Listen: bit.ly/4tj2oDh

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Unpacking Costa Rica's Elections | 35 West | CSIS Podcasts

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Kevin Casas to discuss Costa Rica’s recent elections.

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EL PAÍS @elpais.com · 07/04/2026

🔴El papa León XIV, a Trump: “La amenaza a Irán es verdaderamente inaceptable”. El Pontífice estadounidense intensifica su enfrentamiento cada vez más directo con la Casa Blanca y apela a la paz al Congreso de EE UU social.elpais.com/cia…

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This is 25th Amendment territory, without the shadow of a doubt. To the representatives of U.S. people and the authorities of the U.S. government, this is the moment when this madness must stop. If you stay silent and plead impotence, you will be complicit of what may unfold here.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/04/2026

The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

International IDEA held the year’s first Steering Committee meeting on 24 March. The meeting was chaired by India 🇮🇳, and featured a presentation of India’s 2026 Chairship priorities. Thanks to all participants for the constructive engagement as we prepare for the April Council meeting!

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It was a pleasure to present International IDEA's Global State of Democracy Initiative and our work on democratic resilience to several members of @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social We discussed trends in democracy, and how we can work together to #ProtectDemocracy in Sweden and worldwide.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

"At this very moment around the world, in parliaments and in the streets, women are advancing democracy by fighting for #EqualityForAll. #IWD2026 is highlighting their contributions & the gap that remains in gender equality, which is nothing less than a gap in democracy." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Four years in, we stand with Ukraine and will continue to do so for as long as it takes. Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraini!

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

International IDEA's Secretary-General, @kevincasasz.bsky.social, shares insights about the #election in #CostaRica on @cnn.com's flagship analysis program, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winner Andrés Oppenheimer. Watch the interview (09:15) ⬇️ youtu.be/KkNsKT1TO9Y?...

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🔴 CUBA SE ESTÁ QUEDANDO SIN PETRÓLEO: ¿QUÉ PUEDE PASAR? | Oppenheimer Presenta

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

As threats to democratic institutions and electoral processes grow globally, the #DemocracyIsSecurity event hosted by International IDEA explored the intersection of democracy and security, and also elections as critical infrastructure in an effective and sustainable national security agenda.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

"Democracy can be restored as long as electoral routes for political change remain open. Protecting electoral integrity is thus a vital task for democracies, requiring whole-of-society coordination and investment." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social #IICDEM2026

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

From 21-23 January, IIIDEM under the aegis of Election Commission of India is organising #IICDEM2026, focusing on reimagining democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world. The conference is being held at the outset of India’s chairship of International IDEA.

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Mark MacKinnon @markmackinnon.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I'd wager this is the angriest statement ever issued by the Nobel Peace Prize people...

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

As we know from his personal life, he's not good with the "No means no" thing.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

"When we join the struggle for democracy, in #Belarus and globally, when we lend our voice and our resources to this cause, we reaffirm our belief in a peaceful future. A future that is peaceful because it is democratic." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social 📷Photos by @europarl.europa.eu

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

International IDEA unequivocally condemns the attempted coup in the Republic of #Benin on 7 December, which sought to subvert the constitutional order and undermine the democratic will of the people. www.idea.int/news/stateme...

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Statement on the attempted coup in Benin

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

This month, @kevincasasz.bsky.social met with Japan's International Cooperation Agency President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, to reaffirm #Japan’s engagement as an International IDEA Observer State and identify opportunities for closer collaboration with #Japan and JICA to support #democracy worldwide.

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Project Syndicate @projectsyndicate.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

History shows that those countries that protect political rights and freedoms are the ones that have built lasting prosperity, Aminata Touré and Kevin Casas-Zamora write. bit.ly/43rm9xO

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What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line

Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

How can we reverse illiberal trends? Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels. Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives. Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...

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What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line

Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/11/2025

Obama: "It's like every day is Halloween, except it's all tricks and no treats. And here's the thing -- it's not as if we did not see some of this coming. I mean, I'll admit it's worse than even I expected, but I did warn y'all. And you know what? Donald Trump warned you too."

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

This is nothing short of amazing.

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Over two days, representatives of electoral management bodies, regional electoral networks & government institutions from more than 15 countries discussed experiences and ways forward for @internationalidea.bsky.social's Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections. ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/towards...

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Towards an Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections - A Global Expert Meeting

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Literland @literland.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

"Siempre hacen más ruido las latas vacías que las llenas. Lo mismo ocurre con los cerebros" Truman Capote

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Moonchildjs @moonchildjs.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support "the inhuman treatment of immigrants"

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 20/09/2025

Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.

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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The moment when it becomes most difficult, perhaps even impossible, to tell the truth, is the moment when it is most critically important to tell it. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...

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Now Is Not the Moment to Fall Silent

Call Fascism, "fascism". And hate, "hate".

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left. Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow. Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Can democracy keep pace with a world on the move? @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I'm not sure who has to hear this, but it is NOT normal that the government sends the military into its own cities. In fact, in many countries, this has led to mass protests... 🙄

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Kevin Casas Z. @kevincasasz.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

After working on elections for years, I must admit that I never thought of tapping into Putin's wisdom as an expert on electoral integrity. Next up I may start seeking guidance from Netanyahu on international humanitarian law or Bukele on modern prison rehabilitation techniques. 🤔

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Helsinki+50: How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy? Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...

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Helsinki+50 Conference

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends? On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Five things to remember about war:

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

In improbable places, the demand for democracy and the will to fight for democracy remains strong,” reflects @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General, Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social on @insightmyanmar.bsky.social's #FrontlinesofDemocracy podcast. Listen ➡️ insightmyanmar.org/complete-sho...

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

📽️ Watch our #IDEA30years anniversary video with Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvx...

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30 Years of Supporting Democracy Worldwide

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we will host a series of events and activities across different regions and teams to commemorate #IDEA30years of impact & reaffirm our enduring commitment to help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable #DemocracyForAll. ➡️ www.idea.int/news/three-d...

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"We have three decades of experience strengthening #DemocracyForAll. And we’re ready for many more." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of @internationalidea.bsky.social Join us as we celebrate #IDEA30years ➡️ www.idea.int/30years-supp... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvx...

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30 Years of Supporting Democracy Worldwide

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