Democracy & Civil Society
GMF has worked for over 20 years to help strengthen the democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. While this region had made tremendous progress, GMF remains active and engaged throughout Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Black Sea region through a variety of programs supporting the continued process of democratic consolidation and the integration of the region into Euroatlantic structures. In addition to robust grantmaking programs, GMF also reflects on the region’s collective experience and works to develop new analysis and policies toward current and future promotion of democratic values globally. Given the prominent role that civil society plays in solidifying democratic gains between citizens and their governments, GMF will not only continue to provide financial and consultative support to civil society organizations, but also will include prominent civil society actors in high-level discussions with policymakers and opinion shapers. GMF’s key programs in this area include:
- Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation
- Balkan Trust for Democracy
- The Commission on the Black Sea
GMF News & Analysis
A Pakistani Election PrimerMay 09, 2013 / Daniel Twining
Pakistan's election is in fact taking place amid a low-grade civil war in which domestic terrorists are successfully targeting the political parties with the most liberal vision for the country's future. These parties are effectively unable to campaign, with the result that turnout of their supporters will be dramatically suppressed.From Crisis to CollapseMay 06, 2013 / Nicholas Siegel
Europe’s problems are mirrored on the national level: Regions like Catalonia are speaking up against transfer payments – and contemplate secession.
Pakistan's election is in fact taking place amid a low-grade civil war in which domestic terrorists are successfully targeting the political parties with the most liberal vision for the country's future. These parties are effectively unable to campaign, with the result that turnout of their supporters will be dramatically suppressed.From Crisis to CollapseMay 06, 2013 / Nicholas SiegelEurope’s problems are mirrored on the national level: Regions like Catalonia are speaking up against transfer payments – and contemplate secession.
Programs & Projects more
The Richard G. Lugar Institute for Diplomacy and CongressChanging the way the United States Congress relates to the international community by improving communication and understanding between the Washington diplomatic corps and Congress.
Wider AtlanticGMF’s Wider Atlantic Program promotes a more comprehensive approach to Atlanticism, with the GMF-OCP Foundation partnership looking to move beyond the traditional northerly axis that has driven contemporary transatlantic relations.
Events More
Nordic-Baltic Security and The Role of Poland as a Regional ActorApril 02, 2013
The workshop was organized by the GMF Warsaw Office and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw, PolandThe Future of Mediterranean Europe Takes Centre Stage at the Mediterranean Strategy Group in LisbonMarch 27, 2013
The German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the seventh meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group. This meeting was held in Lisbon, and focused on the theme “The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab Revolutions.”Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Marks Milestone 5th AnniversaryMarch 27, 2013
The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) celebrated its 5th anniversary with more than 80 policymakers, opinion shapers, and civil society and media representatives from the countries of the Black Sea region, United States, and European Union.The New Silk Road – The Role of a U.S. Strategic Partner: RomaniaMarch 04, 2013
GMF hosted a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Cornel Feruta, Political Director at the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Publications More
Kurdish Peace Process Remains on TrackMay 10, 2013 / Amberin Zaman
This policy brief offers possible explanations for the current peace talks between the Turkish government and PKK.
The Democratic Disconnect: Citizenship and Accountability in the Transatlantic CommunityMay 02, 2013 / Seyla Benhabib, David Cameron, Anna Dolidze, Gábor Halmai, Gunther Hellmann, Kateryna Pishchikova
This policy paper examines the future of democracy, taking examples from across North America and Europe.
