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Columbia University Hosts Discussion on the Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic
New York, NY – February 13, 2025 – Columbia University is set to host an engaging discussion on The Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic as part of the Juventud, Hablemos series. This special event will feature Nathanael Concepción, Director of the Dominican Political Observatory (OPD) for the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development […]
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“Rice: The Forgotten Issue on Marco Rubio’s agenda”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
They discussed the rare earth issue. They touched upon the issue of narcotrafficking and corruption. They referred to the industry of semi-conductors and the Summit of the Americas. Overall, in a positive manner, they discussed our national interests relative to Haiti. Although it is possible that it was served at the lunch held at the […]
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“Biden’s Warning: A New Digital Oligarchy?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
In his farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the United States of the dangers that a concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals would represent, and of the dire consequences that would result from an unbridled abuse of power. These were the outgoing President’s words: “Today, an oligarchy […]
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“Venezuela’s Dilemma: Dialogue or Violence”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
According to a statement released by the Elysee Palace in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva of Brazil urged President Nicolás Maduro, after his swearing-in ceremony for a third consecutive term as president, to resume dialogue with the opposition to “facilitate the return to democracy and stability in Venezuela.” […]
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“Open Letter to Jimmy Carter”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Dear President and friend: Recently, the suspension of your trip to Guyana due to health reasons – where you were to lead a delegation to observe the electoral process in that South American nation – caused us some concern. Thankfully, our concern soon disappeared when we learned that you had returned, almost immediately, to your […]
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development & Funglode will inaugurate its new office in Madrid, Spain, reinforcing its commitment to academic, cultural, and intellectual exchange between the Dominican Republic and Europe
This opening highlights Funglode’s history of building strategic relationships with international institutions and strengthens its presence on the European continent. The Madrid office will enhance institutional relationships between Dominican and Spanish academic, cultural, and scientific entities. Funglode already maintains fruitful collaborations with renowned institutions in Spain, such as the Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón Foundation, with […]
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“The Crisis of American Democracy in the Dominican Republic: 60 Years Later”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Sixty years ago, one of the most influential books on the country’s national political events was published, becoming the first best-seller of the modern era in the Dominican Republic. The book, “The Crisis of Democracy in America in the Dominican Republic, written in exile in Puerto Rico in 1964 by Professor Juan Bosch, clarifies in […]
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“Trump’s Victory”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
He had been the target of two impeachment proceedings. He was under investigation for his ties to the assault on the Capitol. He was convicted on 34 felony counts. He was accused of tax fraud and of stealing classified national security documents. So, how is it possible that, amid so many adversities, Donald Trump could […]
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Latino Voters will be Key to the Elections, with all the Implications that Come Due to Their Origin and Relationship with the Place Where They Live in the U.S.
The panel titled “Latin America and the U.S. Elections: Role of the Latino Vote; Economic and Foreign Policy Implications,’’ held during the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, identified relevant factors related to the electoral process that will take place in that nation next November. NEW YORK – Some 20 million Latino […]
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Maureen Webb Speaks at the 2024 Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Democracy, Governance and Elections
She is the author of the book “Coding Democracy: How Hackers Are Disrupting Power, Surveillance and Authoritarianism” New York, October 3, 2024 – Maureen Webb explained, during her presentation at the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, that there is an idea that the code is the law, “and that means […]
