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Democracy IDEAs is brought to you by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Our podcasts share analyses, data, and insights from experts worldwide to help you understand the challenges of democracy in times of crisis. Find more information to empower you on decision-making processes at www.idea.int

Latest episodes

  • Democracy through the eyes of Gen Z

    August 27, 2026 · 50 min

    Young people are engaging with democracy in different ways, from elections and protest movements to grassroots organising, digital spaces and demands for accountability. On the sidelines of the recent 'Reimagining Democracy' workshop in…

  • Therese Pearce Laanela on democratic renewal through trustworthy elections

    August 27, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Gavin Charles, Speechwriter and Governance Officer at International IDEA, sits down with Therese Pearce Laanela, the Head of Electoral Processes at International IDEA, to discuss her new book…

  • Finland’s Voice in Global Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa

    May 10, 2026 · 35 min

    In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Amanda Sourek sits down with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations for a timely conversation on the role of democracy in today’s multilateral system…

  • Democracy and Human Rights in a Changing World: A Discussion with Ambassador Maritza Chan

    March 5, 2026 · 26 min

    In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Amanda Sourek speaks with Ambassador Maritza Chan, Costa Rica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a leading voice on gender equality, disarmament, and AI governance.  Ambassador Chan…

  • Beyond Borders: Defending Communities and the Climate in Thailand and the Mekong

    February 26, 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode, Sharon Pia Hickey Programme Officer at International IDEA’s Constitution-Building and Climate Change and Democracy programmes speaks with Thai lawyer Sor Rattanamanee Polkla, Executive Coordinator, and Co-Founder of…

  • Navigating Tech Policy and Global Election Integrity

    February 26, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    There are many lessons to be learned from what collectively came to be known as the 'Supercycle Election Year' of 2024. Together with the European Partnership of Democracy (EPD), International IDEA have published the report ‘The Election…

  • The evolving legal landscape of climate justice

    January 27, 2026 · 34 min

    Christina Voigt is Professor of Law at the University of Oslo and Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law.  In this podcast episode, she discusses the concept of climate justice, the evolving legal landscape around climate…

  • AI, Elections and Disinformation in Latin America

    October 27, 2025 · 57 min

    The regulatory landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Latin America is evolving rapidly, and with it, the role of AI in elections is also changing. The issues of AI-amplified disinformation and political polarization have…