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The Center for Global Democracy at Vanderbilt University generates rigorous, policy-relevant research on how democracies emerge, function, and decline. By combining global public opinion data with comparative research, CGD generates evidence that helps policymakers, researchers, and civil society understand democratic challenges and strengthen democratic governance worldwide.
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In-Person Event
The Pulse of Democracy in the Americas: 2026 AmericasBarometer Policy Forum
The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, and Vanderbilt University's Center for Global...
Op-ed
Why working‑class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world
Noam Lupu and Nicholas Carnes
In-Person Event
Building Resilient Democracies in Challenging Times: A Conversation on the Future of Democracy
Join Vanderbilt University's Center for Global Democracy for an evening reception and conversation with internationally recognized leaders advancing the study and practice...
Hybrid Event
2026 Comparative Study of Election Surveys Plenary Meeting
The Comparative Study of Election Surveys (CSES) will convene its international network of collaborators for the 2026 CSES Plenary Meeting at the...
