Previewing the Summit for Democracy 2023

As the United States and co-hosts Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Zambia prepare to host the second Summit for Democracy from March 28-30, CSIS experts analyze the Summit’s potential for impact against the backdrop of global democratic backsliding, competition with China, and the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Analysis

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Photo: Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

The Potential Legacy of the Summit for Democracy Process

The inclusion of civil society leaders in the second Summit for Democracy sends a vitally important message about how democracies are built and sustained and provides an opportunity to meaningfully support those on the front lines.

Commentary by ​Marti Flacks — March 21, 2023

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Making Business Good for Democracy

At the 2023 Forum on Business and Democracy, part of the Second Summit for Democracy, corporate executives, senior government officials, and civil society leaders will discuss concrete actions companies can take in areas where they have maximum influence.

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Experts

Suzanne Spaulding

Suzanne Spaulding

Director, Defending Democratic Institutions, and Senior Adviser, Homeland Security, International Security Program
Emily Harding

Emily Harding

Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program and Deputy Director, International Security Program
Caitlin Chin

Caitlin Chin-Rothmann

Former Fellow, Strategic Technologies Program

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The 2023 Forum on Business and Democracy

As part of the 2023 Summit for Democracy, CSIS will host a half-day Forum spotlighting the critical impact of the private sector on democracy around the world and spotlighting commitments that companies are making to advance democracy. 

Event — March 28, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

Democracy Summit

CSIS’s Marti Flacks joins the podcast to discuss President Biden’s upcoming 2nd Summit for Democracy.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and ​Marti Flacks — March 27, 2023

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Priorities for the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct

The U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct is an opportunity to lay out a comprehensive strategy for engagement with business to improve respect for human rights, build democratic resilience, and advance equitable economic growth around the world.

Report by ​Marti Flacks — February 21, 2023

The Private Sector and the 2023 Summit for Democracy: A Preview

Please join the CSIS Human Rights Initiative, senior administration officials, and outside experts for a discussion on the roadmap to the 2023 Summit for Democracy and the role the private sector plays in building more resilient, sustainable democracy at home and abroad.

Event — February 8, 2023