democracy institute

At the Democracy Institute, our mission is to promote liberty and democratic values through rigorous research and analysis. We strive to empower freedom by providing insights that drive informed decision-making.

A politically independent public policy research organization based in Washington DC. Founded in 2006, the Democracy Institute serves to further public education through the production and dissemination of accessible commentary and scholarship. 

The Democracy Institute aims to provide a balanced and thoughtful perspective on topical issues, promoting open and rational debate based on evidence rather than ideology. We commonly address public policy in comparative terms. Many of our research projects, therefore, have a transatlantic or international flavor. 

An Advisory Council, comprised of internationally renowned scholars and writers in a variety of disciplines, guides the work of the Democracy Institute’s research staff. Collectively, they seek to challenge conventional wisdom, stimulate policy debate, and enlighten the public conversation.