Freedom in the World 2013
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Freedom in the World 2013

Explainer Video by David Kramer, Introductory Speaker, Mark P. Lagon, Introductory Speaker, Arch Puddington, Speaker, Jill M. Dougherty, Moderator, Larry Diamond, Panelist, and Tamara Cofman Wittes, Panelist

January 17, 2013 3:38 pm (EST)

Freedom in the World 2013
Explainer Video

Arch Puddington presents Freedom House’s "Freedom in the World 2013" report, followed by a discussion between Tamara Wittes and Larry Diamond. They discuss the text of the report, as well as the differences between democratic indicators within nations, regional trends, and the normative importance of the "Arab Spring."

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