Securing Elections, Defending Democracy, and Protecting Human Rights in Europe, Africa and North Ame

Dr Brian Klaas's work has increased election security, awareness of threats to democracy, and pressure on Madagascar’s government to improve human rights.

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Dr. Brian Klaas's research, consultancy, and briefings for global policymakers have led to improved election quality and security in the UK and in Ukraine, substantial public discourse around threats to democracy (particularly in the United States), NATO’s establishment of a semi-permanent tracking capability that prepares for and seeks to mitigate the risks of conflict related to water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa, and more pressure on Madagascar’s government to improve human rights. Klaas’s research has shaped political dialogue about democracy with global reach through over 500 media interviews since joining UCL in 2018, including appearances on major international news outlets in the UK and USA, and as a result of his weekly column in The Washington Post, which has over 2,000,000 digital subscribers.

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